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Definition of globetrotting

globetrotting

/ˈɡloʊbˌtrɑːtɪŋ/
globe · trot · ting
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• adjective

1

Traveling widely and frequently to many countries around the world.

Example

"The documentary follows a globetrotting photojournalist as she documents wildlife conservation on six continents."

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• noun

1

The act or practice of traveling widely across the world, especially for sightseeing or adventure.

Example

"After retiring from teaching, they spent a decade of globetrotting and visited over forty countries."

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• Nearby Words

globelike
globetrot
globetrotter
globetrotting
globular
globularia
globule

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 19th century as a playful compound of 'globe' (the world) and 'trotting' (moving briskly, originally of a horse), coined during the rise of transcontinental steamships and railways.

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