sphere

sphere · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A round solid figure in which every point on the surface is equidistant from the center.

  2. 2.

    An area of activity or influence.

Forms

plural: spheres

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    sphere of influence — An area controlled by a power.

Related words

See also: ball, domain, globe
Synonyms: ball, domain, globe

Etymology

From Greek sphaira ("ball, globe").