orb

verb

orbed; orbing; orbs
Synonyms of orbnext

transitive verb

1
: to form into a disk or circle
2
archaic : encircle, surround, enclose

intransitive verb

archaic : to move in an orbit

Examples of orb in a Sentence

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Designed to be a serious chef’s kitchen, the space is outfitted with a BlueStar range, Waterworks plumbing fixtures, and plenty of light from In Common With orb pendants, Allied Maker orb flush mounts, and, for more precise culinary efforts, a Jieldé retractable sconce. David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025 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 Twelve different patch notes were added to the list after the fact, including nerfs to orb generation from certain mods and nerfs to a certain kind of grapple playstyle. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for orb

Word History

Etymology

derivative of orb entry 1

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of orb was in 1600

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“Orb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orb. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

orb

noun
ˈȯ(ə)rb
1
: something (as a planet) in the shape of a ball
2

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