noun

orbiter

Orbiter (noun) means a spacecraft designed to circle a planet or moon without landing on it. Example: “The orbiter sent back thousands of images of the planet's surface.”

noun

A spacecraft designed to circle a planet or moon without landing on it.

"The orbiter sent back thousands of images of the planet's surface."

How to use orbiter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA spacecraft that circles a planet or moon rather than landing.

Common pairings

space orbiter lunar orbiter

Word forms

orbiters plural

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The _____ sent back thousands of images of the planet's surface.

Etymology

Formed from orbit plus the agent suffix -er.

Synonyms

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satellite artificial satellite

Related words

moon planet satellite

Rhymes for orbiter

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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.

What is the meaning of orbiter?

"orbiter" (noun) means a spacecraft designed to circle a planet or moon without landing on it.

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