Globe meaning
To assume the shape of or form into a sphere.
verb
Any spherical (nearly spherical) object.
The globe of the eye; the globe of a lamp.
noun
The definition of a globe is something round in the shape of a ball, especially the earth.
An example of a globe is a glass ball with a winter scene depicted inside.
noun
A body with the shape of a sphere, especially a representation of the earth in the form of a hollow ball.
noun
Any round, ball-shaped thing; sphere.
- The earth.
- A spherical model of the earth showing the continents, seas, etc.
- A similar model of the heavens, showing the constellations, etc.
noun
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(dated or South Africa) A light bulb.
noun
A sphere emblematic of sovereignty; an orb.
noun
Anything shaped somewhat like a globe.
- A round glass container, as for goldfish.
- A rounded glass cover for a lamp.
- A small, golden ball used as a symbol of authority.
noun
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A spherical or bowllike container, especially a glass cover for a light bulb.
noun
A spherical model of Earth or any planet.
noun
To form or gather into a globe.
verb
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the Globe
- Former London theater on the S bank of the Thames: site of the original performances of many of Shakespeare's plays.
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Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
the Globe
Origin of globe
- Middle English from Old French from Latin globus
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Old French globe, from Latin globus.
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