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Science · Grades 3–4

Orbit

noun

The curved path of an object around a star, planet, or moon.

Example Sentences

"Earth completes one orbit around the sun every 365 days."

"The moon's orbit around Earth takes about 27 days."

Synonyms & Related Terms

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Quick Check

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Study Tips

To remember orbit, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about science.

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