globe

Everyday

1. A globe is a ball-shaped model of the Earth, with a map of the world on it. tree →
2. The globe means the whole world or the Earth. tree →
3. A globe is any object shaped like a ball. tree →
4. In Australia and New Zealand, a globe can mean a light bulb. tree →

In the lessons

In geography, a globe shows the Earth's real shape, with continents, oceans, the equator, poles and lines of latitude and longitude; it is more accurate than a flat map, which stretches some places. It spins on a tilted axis like the Earth. In maths, a globe is a sphere. Phrases: «around the globe», «spin the globe», «snow globe», «the globe» (the world).

Examples

• Find the United Kingdom on the globe. tree →
• The globe spins on a tilted axis. tree →
• People around the globe watched the World Cup. tree →
• A snow globe has tiny flakes that swirl when you shake it. tree →
• The equator is a line around the middle of the globe. tree →
• A globe is the best way to see the true shape of the continents. tree →
• The light globe in the hall needs changing. tree →
• Sailors travelled across the globe. tree →
• The great city where he resided was very gay; every day many strangers from all parts of the globe arrived. tree →

Note

Plural globes. Adjective: global (worldwide), e.g. «global warming». In maths, the shape of a globe is a sphere. «Globe» as a light bulb is Australian/NZ use.