orb
UK: ɔːb | US: ɔːrb
n. a spherical object or shape; a celestial body (e.g., a planet or star)
n. (poetic/literary) a globe, especially one symbolizing sovereignty (e.g., a monarch's orb)
vt. (archaic) to form into a sphere or circle
The word "orb" traces back to Latin orbis, meaning "circle, disk, or ring." In ancient usage, it referred to the circular shape of celestial bodies or the cyclical nature of orbits. Over time, it evolved to denote spherical objects, particularly in poetic or regal contexts (e.g., the orb as a symbol of royal power). The verb form, now archaic, reflects the action of shaping something into a round form.
The moon appeared as a pale orb in the night sky.
The queen held the golden orb during the coronation ceremony.
The artist orbed the clay into a perfect sphere.
Ancient astronomers believed celestial orbs moved in perfect harmony.
The crystal ball gleamed like a mystical orb.