Definitions for orbiters

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orbiters or·bit·er

Spelling: [awr-bi-ter]

IPA: /ˈɔr bɪ tər/

Orbiters is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 311 anagrams from letters in orbiters (beiorrst).

Definitions for orbiters

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 orbiters

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

Examples for orbiters

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.