What does GLOBE mean?

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. a spherical or rounded object; a ball or sphere
2. the earth or a representation of it on a smaller scale, especially on a map or in a globe

Pronunciations

• US: /ɡloʊb/
• UK: /ɡləʊb/

Origin and Usage

The word "globe" comes from the Latin word "globus" meaning "a ball or sphere". The word has been used since the 16th century to refer to a spherical or rounded object, and since the 17th century to refer to the earth or a representation of it on a smaller scale. The word is commonly used in geography and astronomy, as well as in everyday language to refer to a round object.

Synonyms

• ball
• sphere
• world
• planet
• orb

Related Words

• earth
• world
• round
• scope
• gloom

Example Sentences

1. She held a small globe in her hand and pointed to the different countries.
2. The globe shows the earths continents and oceans.