Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

orbe

noun
/ˈɔːrbeɪ/
Definition
A term that can refer to a globe or sphere.
Examples
  • The Earth moves around the Sun in an orbe.
  • In ancient maps, the world was often depicted as an orbe.
  • Many scientific models of the universe feature different celestial bodies in their respective orbes.
Meaning
In various contexts, ‘orbe’ translates to ‘orbit’ in English and can also imply a spherical shape or a circular region.
Synonyms
  • globe
  • sphere
  • orbit