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