1
: any of the concentric spheres in old astronomy surrounding the earth and carrying the celestial bodies in their revolutions
3
: a spherical body
especially
: a spherical celestial object
4
: eye
5
: a sphere surmounted by a cross symbolizing kingly power and justice
orbed; orbing; orbs
archaic
: to move in an orbit
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Noun
The moon was a silvery orb.
out of the countless celestial orbs twirling in space, the planet Earth remains the only one we can call home, so perhaps we should take care of it
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Image: Microsoft This Xbox chatbot will appear as an AI character that animates when responding, or as a colorful Xbox orb.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 4 Nov. 2024
Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2023
Expect to see the king and queen donning some of the most sacred items in the Crown Jewels collection, from the famous sceptres and orb to their priceless royal crowns.
—Harper's BAZAAR, 6 May 2023
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Noun
By his side is Puck, a golden, floating orb and guide through this hellscape that’s filled with vicious, gargantuan mutants.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Image: Microsoft This Xbox chatbot will appear as an AI character that animates when responding, or as a colorful Xbox orb.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Among other unexplained events, staff have reported doors closing of their own accord, elevators stopping at various floors for no reason, ghostly orbs, and a strange scent of hospital antiseptic.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2023
Expect to see the king and queen donning some of the most sacred items in the Crown Jewels collection, from the famous sceptres and orb to their priceless royal crowns.
—Harper's BAZAAR, 6 May 2023
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“Orb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orb. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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