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globus

globus

9.1
A round object like a ball or glass ornament
  • noun
  • /ˈɡloʊbəs/
translation icon : globo
  • The scientist observed a tiny globus forming under the microscope.

Examples

  • The artist molded the clay into a perfect globus before painting it.

  • He held a small globus in his hand.

  • A glass globus decorated the center of the table, catching the light beautifully.

  • The globus of the Earth is often used in classrooms.

  • The teacher used a globus to show the students the continents of the world.

  • At the science fair, she displayed a large globus that represented the solar system.

  • The museum featured an ancient globus from the Renaissance period as part of its exhibit.

Synonyms

ball
vsglobus
275 1.0

A solid round mass of material, like yarn or clay

is a rounded mass or sphere not limited to solid forms
globe
vsglobus
30 1.0

A round object shaped like a ball

is a rounded mass or sphere used for many kinds of objects and structures
globule
vsglobus
3 7.2

A small round drop of liquid

is a larger or general rounded mass rather than a tiny liquid drop

Compounds

globus pallidus
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A deep part of the brain that helps control movement

How Round

globus
9.1
ball
275 1.0
bulge
42 3.2
lump
77 2.0

Surface Forms

globus singular
globuses plural
globi plural

Etymology

Globus originally meant a 'ball' or round shape in Latin, so it is used for any rounded mass or sphere. Thinking of a small ball helps remember why a glass or clay globus looks and feels round.