noun
- a three-dimensional shape that is nearly spherical but slightly flattened or elongated
Usage: geometry; technical
adjective
- having the shape of a spheroid; nearly spherical
Usage: technical
Examples
- The Earth is actually a spheroid, not a perfect sphere.
- The planet’s spheroid shape results from its rotation.
- Scientists measured the spheroid dimensions of the asteroid.
- The rugby ball has a spheroid form.
- The spheroid object rolled unevenly down the hill.
- Geographers study the Earth’s spheroid properties.