Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
orbit
noun / verb
/ˈɔːrbɪt/
Definition
The curved path of an object around a star, planet, or moon.
Examples
- The Earth takes approximately 365 days to complete its orbit around the Sun.
- The satellite was launched into a stable orbit above the Earth.
Meaning
When we talk about the ‘orbit’ of an object, we’re referring to how it travels through space in a certain pattern due to the gravitational pull of a larger body.
Synonyms
- Path
- Track
- Course
- Revolution
