globe

1 of 2

noun

Synonyms of globenext
: something spherical or rounded: such as
a
: a spherical representation of the earth, a celestial body, or the heavens

globe

2 of 2

verb

globed; globing

transitive verb

archaic
: to form into a globe

Examples of globe in a Sentence

Noun She has a globe in her office. His fame has spread around the globe. The tree was decorated with colorful glass globes.
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Noun
The correspondence places Barrack, a globe-trotting billionaire, among a circle of wealthy and influential figures who maintained social contact with Epstein even as his criminal history became widely known. Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026 His first ever case unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy that changes his life forever. Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026 The group, with their message of peace, have captured hearts across the nation and globe, earning them millions of online followers. Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026 One reviewer uses these solar globe lights both on their deck and by the walkway. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for globe

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle French, from Latin globus

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1642, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of globe was in the 15th century

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“Globe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/globe. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

globe

noun
ˈglōb
: a round object: as
a
: a model of the earth or heavens
globular
ˈgläb-yə-lər
adjective

Medical Definition

globe

noun

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