orb
/ɔrb/
verb
- To form into a circle or sphere; to encircle.
- The dancers orbed around the maypole during the festival.
- The planet orbs the sun in a nearly circular path.
- The smoke orbited and orbed into a ring above the fire.
noun
- A spherical object or shape; a ball or globe.
- The crystal orb on the table reflected the light beautifully.
- The artist painted a perfect orb to represent the sun.
- Children played with a glowing orb at the science museum.
- A celestial body, such as a planet or star.
- Each orb in the solar system has unique characteristics.
- The telescope revealed a distant orb in the night sky.
- Ancient astronomers studied the movements of the heavenly orbs.
- A sphere held by a monarch as a symbol of power, often part of royal regalia.
- The royal orb is decorated with jewels and precious metals.
- In the museum, we saw the orb used by Queen Victoria.
- The king held a golden orb and scepter during the coronation.