globe
noun
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Definition of globe
(Entry 1 of 2)
: something spherical or rounded: such as
a
: a spherical representation of the earth, a celestial body, or the heavens
b
: earth sense 4
c
: orb sense 5
globe
verb
globed;
globing
Definition of globe (Entry 2 of 2)
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Examples of globe in a Sentence
Noun
She has a globe in her office. His fame has spread around the globe. The tree was decorated with colorful glass globes.
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More Definitions for globe
globe
noun
English Language Learners Definition of globe
: an object that is shaped like a large ball with a map of the world on it
: the earth
: a round object
See the full definition for globe in the English Language Learners Dictionary
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Kids Definition of globe
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Medical Definition of globe
: eyeball
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