Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrbɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of orbiting

verb to move in a circular or elliptical path around another object

Example Sentences

A1 The moon is orbiting around the Earth.

A2 Satellites are orbiting the planet to collect data.

B1 The spacecraft will be orbiting Mars for research purposes.

B2 The international space station is orbiting the Earth at a high speed.

C1 Astronomers have discovered a new exoplanet orbiting a distant star.

C2 The probe is currently orbiting the asteroid to study its composition.

adjective describing something that is in the process of moving in a circular or elliptical path around another object

Example Sentences

A1 The satellite is orbiting around the Earth.

A2 The spacecraft is orbiting the moon.

B1 Scientists discovered a new planet orbiting a distant star.

B2 The International Space Station is orbiting the Earth at a speed of 28,000 kilometers per hour.

C1 The probe is orbiting the asteroid to gather data for research purposes.

C2 The telescope captured images of a comet orbiting the sun.

Examples of orbiting in a Sentence

formal The satellite is currently orbiting the Earth at a speed of 28,000 kilometers per hour.

informal The spaceship is orbiting around Mars right now.

slang Check out that cool video of the drone orbiting the neighborhood.

figurative His thoughts kept orbiting around the idea of starting his own business.

Grammatical Forms of orbiting

past tense

orbited

plural

orbiters

comparative

more orbiting

superlative

most orbiting

present tense

orbit

future tense

will orbit

perfect tense

have orbited

continuous tense

is orbiting

singular

orbits

positive degree

orbiting

infinitive

to orbit

gerund

orbiting

participle

orbiting

Origin and Evolution of orbiting

First Known Use: 1540 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'orbiting' originated from the Latin word 'orbita' which means 'wheel track' or 'course'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to the path of celestial bodies, the term 'orbiting' has evolved to also describe the act of maintaining communication or connection with someone without fully committing to a relationship, as in the context of modern dating.