orb
word
/ˈɔɹb/
orb
/ˈɔːb/
awb
Definition
A perfectly round object or ball, often used to describe things like the sun, the moon, or a decorative sphere.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal, literary, or poetic—rare in everyday speech. Common in fantasy or scientific contexts. Refers to perfect spheres, often celestial bodies. Not used for ordinary balls in sports.
Spanish: orbe - esfera - globoPortuguese (BR): orbe - esfera - globoPortuguese (PT): orbe - esfera - globoChinese (Simplified): 球体 - 球形物Chinese (Traditional): 球體 - 球形物Hindi: गोलाकार वस्तु - गोलाArabic: كرة - جسم كرويBengali: গোলক - গোলাকার বস্তুRussian: сфера - шарJapanese: 球体 - 球Vietnamese: quả cầu - hình cầuKorean: 구체 - 구Turkish: küre - küresel cisimUrdu: کُرہIndonesian: bola - benda bulat
Example Sentences
She held a crystal orb in her hands.
basic
The magician gazed into the glowing orb.
basic
From the hill, the full moon looked like a silver orb.
natural
Tiny glowing orbs floated above the lake at night.
natural
The old painting showed an angel holding a golden orb.
natural
The sun is a giant orb in the sky.
basic