around the world noun 2prepositional phrase 2forms 1 noun2 •A particular trick move with a yo-yo.[…] and proceeds to deftly execute an over-the-falls, a cat's cradle and two around-the-worlds — 1970 •A specific weightlifting exercise. prepositional phrase2 •Around Earth from east to west, or west to east, thus crossing all meridians.He sailed around the world. •In a large proportion of Earth; in various parts of Earth.Some people go around the world for love / But they may never find what they dream of / What you won't do, do for love / You've tried everything but you don't give up — 1978 formsaround the worlds