What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
globular
Example
The globular vase was perfect for holding the bouquet of flowers. [globular: adjective]
Example
The artist created a globular sculpture that resembled a planet. [globular: adjective]
spherical
Example
The Earth is a spherical planet. [spherical: adjective]
Example
The basketball was perfectly spherical in shape. [spherical: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Spherical is more commonly used in scientific or technical contexts, while globular is more commonly used in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between globular and spherical?
Spherical is more formal than globular.
