orbit (Meaning)
orbit (n)
the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
a particular environment or walk of life
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
the path of an electron around the nucleus of an atom
the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball
orbit (v)
move in an orbit
orbit (n.)
The path described by a heavenly body in its periodical revolution around another body; as, the orbit of Jupiter, of the earth, of the moon.
An orb or ball.
The cavity or socket of the skull in which the eye and its appendages are situated.
The skin which surrounds the eye of a bird.
Synonyms & Antonyms of orbit
orbit Sentence Examples
- Earth's orbit around the Sun takes approximately 365.25 days.
- The Moon's orbit around Earth is slightly elliptical, not perfectly circular.
- Artificial satellites are placed in orbit to provide communication and other services.
- The International Space Station is the largest artificial object in Earth's orbit.
- Planets orbit stars due to the gravitational force between them.
- The giant gas planets like Jupiter and Saturn have numerous moons orbiting them.
- Comets have highly elliptical orbits that bring them close to the Sun and then far beyond.
- The Earth's orbit is constantly being nudged by the gravitational pull of other planets.
- Some stars are known as "binary stars" because they orbit around a common center of mass.
- Black holes often have objects orbiting around them, including stars, gas clouds, and even entire galaxies.
FAQs About the word orbit
the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another, a particular environment or walk of life, an area in which someth
trajectory, path, route, circuit,loop, circle, flight path,course, pathway, arc
No antonyms found.
Earth's orbit around the Sun takes approximately 365.25 days.
The Moon's orbit around Earth is slightly elliptical, not perfectly circular.
Artificial satellites are placed in orbit to provide communication and other services.
The International Space Station is the largest artificial object in Earth's orbit.
