Definitions for orbiter

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orbiter or·bit·er

Spelling: [awr-bi-ter]

IPA: /ˈɔr bɪ tər/

Orbiter is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 135 anagrams from letters in orbiter (beiorrt).

Definitions for orbiter

noun

1. Also called space shuttle orbiter. the crew- and payload-carrying component of the space shuttle.
2. a space probe designed to orbit a planetary body or moon.

Origin of orbiter

An Americanism dating back to 1950-55; orbit + -er¹

Examples for orbiter

However, the probe stayed in contact with the Rosetta orbiter and has already sent back some photos.

The basic approach went as planned: after separating from the Rosetta orbiter, Philae coasted slowly to the comet surface.