globe

/ɡloːb/noun

The world we live on; the planet Earth.

Example sentences

“Her company ships products to customers all over the globe.”
“She dreams of sailing around the globe on her own boat.”

'Across the globe' and 'around the globe' are journalistic staples for 'worldwide'. The word also names the desk model of the Earth you spin with a finger.

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Synonyms for globe

world
earth
planet

On the Academic Word List. Find it in: Academic vocabulary.

Related words

latitudeA number in degrees that tells you how far north or south of the equator a place lies.atlasA book of maps, often including charts, pictures, or explanatory text.longitudeThe distance of a place east or west of the prime meridian, measured as an angle.brochureA small printed booklet giving information about something, often used in advertising.equatorThe imaginary circle around the middle of the Earth, halfway between the poles, separating the northern and southern halves of the planet.quarantineA period of keeping people, animals, or plants separated from others to stop a disease from spreading.