a sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented
"She adjusted the rotating globe to study the weather patterns in Southeast Asia."
Any spherical (or nearly spherical) object.
"The children rolled a giant foam globe across the living room floor for fun."
In plain English: A globe is a round model of the Earth that shows its countries and oceans.
"I am going to travel around the globe next year."
Usage: Use "globe" to refer to a round object like a ball or planet when you specifically want to emphasize its spherical shape rather than just saying "ball." Avoid using it for general round items where the specific geometry is irrelevant, as "sphere" or "ball" often fits better in casual conversation.
To become spherical.
"After melting and cooling, the molten metal settled until it finally became a perfect globe."
In plain English: To globe something means to cover it completely with a thick layer of fat or grease.
"The company plans to globe the market by visiting offices in ten new countries next year."
Usage: In everyday usage, the verb "globe" almost exclusively means to travel extensively around the world rather than becoming spherical. You should use it when describing someone's journey or tour, such as saying an actor globed to promote a film in many countries.
A city, the county seat of Gila County, Arizona
"The historic courthouse in Globe stands as a landmark for visitors exploring Gila County's rich mining heritage."
The word entered English in the late Middle Ages via Old and Middle French, tracing its roots back to the Latin globus. Originally meaning a spherical shape or ball, it has retained this core sense throughout its history.