Definition of GLOBE

globe

Meanings

Plural: globes

Noun

  • the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
  • an object with a spherical shape
  • a sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented
  • Any spherical (or nearly spherical) object.
  • The planet Earth.
  • A spherical model of Earth or other planet.
  • A light bulb.
  • A circular military formation used in Ancient Rome, corresponding to the modern infantry square.
  • A woman's breast or buttock, whichever is more prominent.
  • A group.
  • A land snail of the genus Mesodon.

Verb

  • To become spherical.
  • To make spherical.

Origin / Etymology

From late Middle English globe, from Middle French globe, from Old French globe, borrowed from Latin globus. Doublet of globus.

Synonyms

ball, earth, Earth, orb, Sol III, Terra, world

Scrabble Score: 8

globe is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
globe is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
globe is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

globe is a valid Words With Friends word