Meaning & use

sphere

noun·Academic

A perfectly round three-dimensional shape in which every point on the surface is the same distance from the center.

See it in a sentence

A basketball is roughly a sphere, though it flattens slightly under pressure.

Astronomers model planets as spheres to estimate their volume and mass.

A note on using this word

Sphere is often used figuratively for an area of influence, as in 'political sphere,' beyond its strict geometric sense.

Words with a similar meaning

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A particular area of activity, interest, or influence.

Renewable energy has become an important sphere of research for young engineers.

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