: something spherical or rounded: such as
a
: a spherical representation of the earth, a celestial body, or the heavens
b
c
Examples of globe in a Sentence
Noun
She has a globe in her office.
His fame has spread around the globe.
The tree was decorated with colorful glass globes.
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Settings rarely turn up, nor do identifying attributes — a musician’s instrument, a scholar’s book, a geographer’s globe.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
If the fixture has globes, these might take a few more minutes to take down and wipe down, but a dust-free light fixture during your next dinner party is worth the extra effort.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Choose artichoke globes that feel heavy for their size and are firm with green or purple leaves that are tightly closed.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Spread over two dining rooms and long bar and wine wall, with 200 seats, Bia’s lay-out and design have snap, with potted greenery and globe ceiling lighting that is both flattering and surprising.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Settings rarely turn up, nor do identifying attributes — a musician’s instrument, a scholar’s book, a geographer’s globe.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
If the fixture has globes, these might take a few more minutes to take down and wipe down, but a dust-free light fixture during your next dinner party is worth the extra effort.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Choose artichoke globes that feel heavy for their size and are firm with green or purple leaves that are tightly closed.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for globe
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“Globe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/globe. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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