How to pronounce orb
American English pronunciation
ORB
- IPA
- /ˈɔɹb/
- Syllables
- ORB (1 syllable)
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What orb means
A ball or sphere, like the jeweled one a king holds
In a sentence: The full moon hung like a glowing orb over the castle.
Where it comes from: It comes through French from the Latin word orbis, meaning circle.
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