the world

noun

: 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.

: 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.

: all that is important : everything

I would give my children the world if I could.

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The production company is incredible, and Netflix has a huge platform to reach the biggest hearts in the world. —

Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 In response, the American Society of Cinematographers, the British Society of Cinematographers, Women in Cinematography and others from around the world have blasted his remarks as sexist. —

Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024 Patrick Mahomes has not looked like the best quarterback in the world this season. —

Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024 One of your best friends is Taylor Swift, who’s arguably one of the most famous people in the world. —

Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the world