globe
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for globe, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The planet Earth.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use globe
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French globe, from Latin globus, meaning a round mass or ball.
Full origin of globe →Frequently asked questions
What does “globe” mean?
The word “globe” means the planet Earth. In plain terms, the Earth, or a spherical model of it — or, more loosely, anything ball-shaped.
How do you pronounce “globe”?
“Globe” is pronounced glohb (/ɡloʊb/ in IPA).
How do you use “globe” in a sentence?
Here is “globe” used in a sentence: “News of the discovery spread across the globe within hours.”
What part of speech is “globe”?
“Globe” is a noun.
Where does the word “globe” come from?
The word “globe” comes from Latin. From Old French globe, from Latin globus, meaning a round mass or ball.
Is “globe” a common word?
“Globe” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “globe” have?
“Globe” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the planet Earth.
What is the difference between "globe" and "world"?
"Globe" refers to the physical planet Earth as a round object, or a spherical model of it, and stresses its shape. "World" is broader and can mean the planet, all its people, or a whole sphere of life and experience, as in "the world of sport."
What is the difference between "globe" and "sphere"?
A "sphere" is any perfectly round three-dimensional shape, while a "globe" is specifically a round object representing the Earth, or the Earth itself. Every globe is a sphere, but not every sphere is a globe.