the world

noun

1

: the earth and all the people and things on it

He is famous throughout the world.

They sailed around the world.

The product is shipped halfway around/across the world.

The island was cut off from the rest of the world.

They want to see/travel the world.

2

: the people in the world

She felt that the world was against her.

They announced their discovery to the world.

The world watched as he attempted to break the Olympic record.

She felt the eyes of the world watching her.

3

: all that is important : everything

I would give my children the world if I could.

Examples of the world in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The big news for Rio however, is the acquisition of lithium miner Arcadium Lithium plc, which would make the company among the top lithium miners in the world. —Trefis Team, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024

Beachgoers stake their spot on shaded stretches of amber-colored sand, excited to snorkel among some of the greatest barrier and coral reefs in the world. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024

From early results around the world, that looks to be paying off. —John Hopewell, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024

From its early days, the company – which is now known for luxury cars — was connected to the world of car racing. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024