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Definition globe in British English

globe noun

[countable] noun
/ɡləʊb/
1

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

Synonyms and related words
atlas A to Z boundary
1.1

the world

Example

the first balloonists to circle the globe

Synonyms and related words
the world the planet the earth
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 British English