orbiter
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for orbiter, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A spacecraft designed to circle a planet or moon without landing on it.
Synonyms
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artificial satellite
How to use orbiter
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
space orbiter
lunar orbiter
Etymology
Formed from orbit plus the agent suffix -er.
Full origin of orbiter →Frequently asked questions
What does “orbiter” mean?
The word “orbiter” means a spacecraft designed to circle a planet or moon without landing on it. In plain terms, a spacecraft that circles a planet or moon rather than landing.
How do you use “orbiter” in a sentence?
Here is “orbiter” used in a sentence: “The orbiter sent back thousands of images of the planet's surface.”
What part of speech is “orbiter”?
“Orbiter” is a noun.
Related words
Space Shuttle