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Definition of globetrot

globetrot

/ˈɡloʊb.trɑːt/
globe · trot
Adjective:globetrotting
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Past Simple:globetrotted
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Past Participle:globetrotted
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Present Participle:globetrotting
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globetrot Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To travel widely and frequently to many different countries around the world, especially for sightseeing or pleasure.

Example

"After retiring from her corporate job, she decided to globetrot across Europe and Asia for a full year."

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• Nearby Words

globe flower
globe thistle
globelike
globetrot
globetrotter
globetrotting
globular

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a back-formation from the compound nouns 'globetrotter' and 'globetrotting', combining 'globe' (the Earth) with 'trot' (to move briskly).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Globetrot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/globetrot
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