noun
orb
awb
noun
1
A sphere or spherical object, especially something described poetically — a planet, star, or globe.
"The moon hung in the sky like a pale orb."
2
A ceremonial golden sphere, topped with a cross, carried by a monarch as a symbol of royal power.
"The king held the orb and scepter during the coronation."
How to Use Orb
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA round, ball-like object — used both plainly and in ceremonial or poetic contexts.
Common pairings
crystal orb
orb and scepter
Word Forms
orbed past tense, orbs plural, orbs plural, orbs singular
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Etymology
From Old French orbe, from Latin orbis, "circle, ring."