globe

The definition of a globe is something round in the shape of a ball, especially the earth.

(noun)

An example of a globe is a glass ball with a winter scene depicted inside.

See globe in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

any round, ball-shaped thing; sphere; specif.,
1. the earth
2. a spherical model of the earth showing the continents, seas, etc.
3. a similar model of the heavens, showing the constellations, etc.
anything shaped somewhat like a globe; specif.,
1. a round glass container, as for goldfish
2. a rounded glass cover for a lamp
3. a small, golden ball used as a symbol of authority

Origin: ME < L globus, a ball: for IE base see climb

transitive verb, intransitive verb globed, globing

to form or gather into a globe

See globe in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A body with the shape of a sphere, especially a representation of the earth in the form of a hollow ball.
a. The earth.
b. A planet.
A spherical or bowllike container, especially a glass cover for a light bulb.
A sphere emblematic of sovereignty; an orb.

intr. & tr.v. globed globed, glob·ing, globes

To assume the shape of or form into a sphere.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin globus

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