Laxi Dictionary

American Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition globe in American English

globe noun

[countable] noun
/ɡloʊb/
1

a round ball that has a map of the world on it

Synonyms and related words
atlas boundary cartography
1.1

the world

Example

the first balloonists to circle the globe

Synonyms and related words
the world the earth the planet
2

a round object

Synonyms and related words
ball balloon band
2.1

a round cover for a light

Synonyms and related words
bulb dimmer filament
3

to visit many countries of the world

Example

His cherished dream was to become a diplomat as he relished the opportunity to trot the globe and hobnob with world leaders.

4

to travel to many countries of the world

Example

We circle the globe trying to keep our viewers up on global food trends.

Definition globe in American English