orbit
Definition
- n. the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
- n. the path of an electron around the nucleus of an atom
Word forms
- Present participle
- orbiting
- Past tense
- orbited
- Third person singular
- orbits
- Past participle
- orbited
Example sentences
n.
The moon travels in a circular orbit around the Earth.
vt.
The spacecraft will orbit Mars for a year to collect data.
vi.
After launching, the satellite will orbit at a high altitude.