NYT Dictionary

GLOBE

/ɡloʊb/
NounProper nounVerbGLOHBGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Any spherical (or nearly spherical) object.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From late Middle English globe, from Middle French globe, from Old French globe, borrowed from Latin globus. Doublet of globus.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

globuseyeglobebulbus oculibulbusearthworldballorbatlasballoon

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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