English · Word Candidate

sphere

/sfɪə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: spheres · sphering · sphered

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A surface in three dimensions consisting of all points equidistant from a center. .

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An object which appears to be bounded by a sphere; a round object, a ball.

Noun

Of celestial bodies, first the sun, / A mighty sphere, he framed.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To place in a sphere, or among the spheres; to ensphere.

Verb

The glorious planet Sol / In noble eminence enthroned and sphered / Amidst the other.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To make round or spherical; to perfect.

Verb

sphered Whole

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “sphere” mean?

A surface in three dimensions consisting of all points equidistant from a center. .

Is “sphere” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.