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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Mars has long been known to look very different across its two hemispheres.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Without material from the far side, they could not directly test whether solar wind implantation differed systematically between the two hemispheres.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 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
In recent times, scientists have learned that the two hemispheres specialize in certain skills.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
