globe

/ɡloʊb/; /ɡloʊb/

Definitions

1. noun

A spherical or roughly spherical body, such as a planet or a ball.

“The astronaut looked out at the globe of the Earth from space.”

2. noun

A model of the Earth or other celestial body, often in the form of a ball, used for display or educational purposes.

“The classroom had a large globe that students could use to learn about geography.”

3. noun

A sphere or ball, especially one that is used for a particular purpose.

“The company produced a series of novelty globes, including one that glowed in the dark.”

4. verb

To surround or encompass completely.

“The fog globe the city in a thick mist.”

Synonyms

  • ball
  • orb
  • sphere

Antonyms

  • flat
  • two-dimensional