Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Orbit.
How to pronounce orbit:
US
Orbit - as a noun
The (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
Example: "He plotted the orbit of the moon"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
celestial orbitHypernyms (Closely Related)
itinerary12path9route5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A particular environment or walk of life
Example: "His social sphere is limited"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
area4arena5domain9field9sphere11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
environment16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
Example: "A piano has a greater range than the human voice"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ambit9compass13range6reach10scope9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
extent13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cranial orbiteye socketorbital cavityExample Sentences
"The satellite was in a geostationary orbit around the Earth."
"Astronomers study the orbit of planets to understand their movement."
"The International Space Station completes an orbit around the Earth every 90 minutes."
"The moon follows an elliptical orbit around the Earth."
"The spacecraft entered a polar orbit to observe the planet's poles."
Word Game Points
Is ORBIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, orbit is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ORBIT has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is ORBIT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, orbit is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordORBIT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is ORBIT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, orbit is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordORBIT has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
