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orbit

/ˈɔːr.bɪt/
noun CEFR B1

Definition

The curved path that one object in space travels around another, such as a planet around the sun.

Each planet’s orbit is a different size and takes a different amount of time to complete — which is exactly why it’s unusual for several of them to appear lined up from Earth’s point of view, even briefly.

Synonyms

path revolution
Etymology From Latin orbita, 'wheel track, course,' from orbis, 'circle.'