American English
/wɚld̚/
One syllable.
the planet where we live, including its land, oceans, air, and living things
Practice out loudthe planet where we live, including its land, oceans, air, and living things
The world is getting warmer.
The astronauts saw the world from space.
World often includes the people and life on the planet. Earth is the planet’s name.
the natural world · the modern world
the world + verb
in the world
all the countries and people on Earth, considered together
People all over the world watched the game.
News of the decision spread around the world.
world population · world peace · world news
a particular area of activity, knowledge, or society, and the people connected with it
She works in the world of finance.
He is well known in the art world.
the business world · the art world · the world of work · the world of finance
the world of + noun
the + noun + world
a person’s life, experiences, and relationships, seen as one whole
Her children are her whole world.
The accident changed his world.
someone’s + whole world
change + someone’s world
in many or all parts of the world
She has traveled around the world.
the advantages of two different situations at the same time
Working from home gives me the best of both worlds.
a very big difference
A good night’s sleep can make a world of difference.