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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

orbit

/ˈɔːrbɪt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does orbit mean?

noun, verb

A path or trajectory that an object or spacecraft follows as it revolves around a celestial body, such as a planet or moon. To move in a curved path around a central point, especially in a stable or regular manner.

Example

"The Earth orbits the Sun in an elliptical path."

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