orb
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈɔɹb// UK //ˈɔːb// orb
n. a round object that is shaped like a ball. It is often used to describe something glowing or beautiful, like the moon or a royal decoration.
n. a spherical body or object. Often used in literary contexts to describe celestial bodies or ceremonial regalia, such as a globus cruciger.
The moon was a glowing white orb in the night sky.
The king held a golden orb in his left hand during the coronation ceremony to represent his power.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, it appeared as a massive crimson orb, casting long and distorted shadows across the silent desert floor.
Usage
Frequently used in poetic or high-register prose to describe the sun, moon, or eyes.