nounπShareA spherical body; a globe; especially, one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star"The bright, orange orb of the setting sun slowly dipped below the horizon. "astronomyspacephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the azure transparent spheres conceived by the ancients to be enclosed one within another, and to carry the heavenly bodies in their revolutions"The ancient astronomers believed that the sun traveled across the sky fixed within a giant, invisible orb that rotated around the Earth. "astronomymythologyspacetheoryworldChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA circle; especially, a circle, or nearly circular orbit, described by the revolution of a heavenly body; an orbit"The moon traces a predictable orb around the Earth each month. "astronomyspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA period of time marked off by the revolution of a heavenly body."The school year felt like a long orb, ending only when summer arrived. "astronomytimeperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe eye, as luminous and spherical"The baby gazed up at the mobile, each orb wide with curiosity and delight. "bodyorganappearancepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA revolving circular body; a wheel"The potter carefully shaped the clay on the orb of her spinning wheel. "astronomyphysicsspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sphere of action."The principal's influence extended beyond the school building; her orb of action included community outreach programs. "areaactionrangeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA globus cruciger; a ceremonial sphere used to represent royal power"During the coronation, the king held the golden orb in his right hand, symbolizing his authority and reign. "royalgovernmenthistorypoliticsritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA translucent sphere appearing in flash photography (Orb (optics))"My mom pointed to the photo and said, "See that strange, blurry orb near the lamp? It's probably just dust reflecting the flash." "phenomenaappearancetechnologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA body of soldiers drawn up in a circle, as for defence, especially infantry to repel cavalry."Facing the unexpected cavalry charge, the outnumbered infantry quickly formed an orb for defense. "militarywargroupactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form into an orb or circle."As the children joined hands, they began to orb around the maypole. "appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become round like an orb."As the hot air balloon filled, its fabric began to orb, slowly taking on its characteristic round shape. "appearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo encircle; to surround; to enclose."The security guards orbited the building, ensuring no one unauthorized entered after hours. "areaspaceenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA blank window or panel."The broken vending machine just showed a blue orb where the selections should have been. "computingtechnologyinternetdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading