Orb: meaning, definitions and examples

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orb

 

[ ษ”หrb ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in astrology

A sphere of transparent crystal in which a diviner gazes to see the future or distant events.

Synonyms

crystal ball, sphere

Examples of usage

  • The fortune teller gazed into the orb to predict the future.
  • She saw a vision of a distant land reflected in the orb.
Context #2 | Noun

in architecture

A spherical object or shape.

Synonyms

globule, sphere

Examples of usage

  • The building was adorned with a large orb at the top.
  • The orb on the fountain glowed in the evening light.
Context #3 | Noun

in astronomy

A celestial body, such as the sun or moon.

Synonyms

celestial body, heavenly body

Examples of usage

  • The orb of the sun rose majestically over the horizon.
  • The night sky was filled with shimmering orbs.

Translations

Translations of the word "orb" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น orbe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคฒเคพเค•เคพเคฐ เคตเคธเฅเคคเฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kugel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bola

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kula

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ƒไฝ“ (ใใ‚…ใ†ใŸใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท orbe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ orbe

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผre

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ์ฒด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑู… ุณู…ุงูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koule

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ guฤพa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒไฝ“ (qiรบtว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krogla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรบla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรผrษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ orbe

Word origin

The word 'orb' originated in Middle English, from Old French 'orbe' or directly from Latin 'orbis' meaning 'disk' or 'circle'. It has been used in various contexts throughout history, including astrology, architecture, and astronomy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,794, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.