Definition of "sphere"
Kid-friendly meaning of sphere, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "sphere" mean?
sphere (noun) — a perfectly round 3D shape, like a ball.
Example sentences using "sphere"
Grade K–2
A ball is a sphere.
Grade 3–5
The earth is a sphere, not flat like an old map might suggest.
Grade 6–8
Although we describe planets as spheres, most are actually slightly squashed: rotation flattens them at the poles and bulges them at the equator.
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