globe

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɡləʊb/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɡloʊb/
• (Scotland) IPA ^(key): /ɡloːb/

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Noun

Singular globe

Plural globes

A globe

1. (countable) A globe is a solid shaped like a ball, often with a map on it.

   He spun the globe on his desk, looking for Japan.

2. (countable) The globe is the Earth.

   People all around the globe love soccer.

Synonyms

• sphere

Related words

• global