hemisphere
noun
half of the terrestrial globe or celestial sphere, especially one of the halves into which the earth is divided.
hemispheres
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pluralof hemisphere.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The measurements came from sites in the Netherlands, Lithuania, and Brazil, giving researchers data from different climates, hemispheres, and economic regions, including both developed and emerging economies.
From Science Daily ● May 13, 2026
The challenge of bringing a new piece of writing to life on the stage appeals to both hemispheres of his brain, the analytic and the intuitive sides.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026
The biennial Nations Championship will feature leading teams from both the northern and southern hemispheres.
From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026
North v south is the storyline to power the finale of next year's inaugural Nations Championships, with the hemispheres pitted against each other in the autumn crescendo at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2025
Let us now return to that collision of hemispheres, applying what we have learned since Chapter 3.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
