world
noun
the earth or globe, considered as a planet.
worlds
-
pluralof world.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The Cat and the kids dive into their cardboard boxes to find the misplaced Go-Backer and discover vast, amazing worlds informed by their interests and imaginations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
The characters, mostly educated New York women, are introverted and introspective, yet they are drawn to extreme experiences that lie outside their protected worlds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Separating these effects is essential for identifying genuine exoplanets, particularly smaller rocky worlds.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
In Schoenbrun’s debut novel, “Public Access Afterworld,” the filmmaker takes a sizable risk, stripping away the meticulously crafted onscreen worlds to assert the dexterity of their prose.
From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026
The book said that the Jim Crow laws, which had been in effect since the 1880s, divided whites and blacks into two separate worlds.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
