1. the curved paths that planets, moons, or satellites follow around a larger body in space
2. the bony cavities in the skull that contain the eyes
Usage: anatomy

1. to move in a curved path around a planet, star, or other celestial body
2. to move around something in a circular or elliptical path

Examples

• The Earth orbits the Sun once every 365 days.
• Scientists study the orbits of asteroids to predict their movements.
• The satellite orbits Earth at an altitude of 200 miles.
• Jupiter has dozens of moons in various orbits around it.
• The doctor examined the patient’s orbits for signs of injury.
• The space station orbits our planet every 90 minutes.
• Comets have highly elliptical orbits that take them far from the Sun.