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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

orbital

/ˈɔːrbɪtəl/ noun · British & US
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What does orbital mean?

noun

A path or orbit followed by a celestial body, such as a planet or moon, around a star or other celestial body. A region of space through which an electron or other particle orbits around the nucleus of an atom.

Example

"The planet followed a stable orbital path around the sun."

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