orb

/ɔrb/
verb
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.