globe — a spherical or rounded object, especially a model of the earth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a spherical or rounded object, especially a model of the earth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡloʊb/
Example Sentences
- My cat knocked over the globe and now Australia is stuck under the sofa.
- The company has offices across the globe, from New York to Tokyo.
- He stared at the antique globe and wondered if flat-earthers had ever seen one.
globe
NOUN[/ɡloʊb/]
a spherical or rounded object, especially a model of the earth
The teacher spins the globe to show students where the Amazon rainforest is located.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'globus', meaning 'sphere' or 'round mass'. This term was used by ancient Romans to describe spherical objects and has been transmitted through Old French and Middle English to modern English.
Breakdown
glob- (Latin globus, meaning sphere or round mass) + -e (English noun ending). The root 'globus' itself likely derives from an Indo-European base meaning 'to roll' or 'ball'.
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📝Examples
“My cat knocked over the globe and now Australia is stuck under the sofa.”
“The company has offices across the globe, from New York to Tokyo.”
“He stared at the antique globe and wondered if flat-earthers had ever seen one.”
“The globe in the library is so old that it still shows the Soviet Union.”
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