What does ORBIT mean?

Orbit 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

Noun: The curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon.
Verb: Move in an orbit around a celestial object.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈɔrbɪt/
UK: /ˈɔːbɪt/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "orbit" originated from the Latin word "orbita," meaning "track, rut, or course." It was first used in the 1600s to describe the path of celestial objects around other celestial objects. Today, it is commonly used in astronomy and space exploration to describe the path of planets, moons, and spacecraft. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a regular or predictable pattern of behavior.

5. Synonyms:

Path, trajectory, course, circuit

6. Related Words:

Space, orbit, sphere, solar

7. Example Sentences:

• The moons orbit around the Earth takes about 27 days.
• The spacecraft will orbit the planet for several months before returning to Earth.
• Her career seemed to be stuck in a predictable orbit, with no chance for advancement.