nounπShareA spherical body; a globe; especially, one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star"The children gazed in wonder at the distant orbs of light in the night sky. "astronomyspaceChat 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"Ancient astronomers believed the sun, moon, and stars were embedded in crystal orbs that rotated around the Earth. "astronomymythologyastrologyspaceworldtheoryhistoryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA circle; especially, a circle, or nearly circular orbit, described by the revolution of a heavenly body; an orbit"The planets travel in predictable orbs around the sun. "astronomyspacephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA period of time marked off by the revolution of a heavenly body."The ancient astronomer meticulously calculated the orbs of Jupiter to predict its position in the night sky. "astronomytimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe eye, as luminous and spherical"The baby looked up with wide, trusting orbs. "bodyorganappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA revolving circular body; a wheel"The intricate clockwork toy showed tiny orbs revolving around a central gear. "astronomyphysicsspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sphere of action."Each department in the company has its own orb of responsibility, ensuring no tasks are overlooked. "actionareaspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA globus cruciger; a ceremonial sphere used to represent royal power"During the coronation, the king held two orbs, each representing his authority over different parts of the realm. "royalculturegovernmenthistoryheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA translucent sphere appearing in flash photography (Orb (optics))"The old camera flash created bright orbs in the picture, making it look like there were ghosts in the room. "appearancetechnologyphenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA body of soldiers drawn up in a circle, as for defence, especially infantry to repel cavalry."Facing the swift cavalry charge, the infantry formed tight orbs, their spears bristling outwards, ready to defend themselves. "militarywargrouppositionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA blank window or panel."The office cubicles, separated by tall partitions, each had two blank white orbs where personal photos or schedules were supposed to go. "appearancearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
