Aquarius

noun

Aquar·​i·​us ə-ˈkwer-ē-əs How to pronounce Aquarius (audio)
1
a
: the 11th sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table
b
: one born under the sign of Aquarius
2
: a constellation south of Pegasus pictured as a man pouring water

Examples of Aquarius in a Sentence

She was born on February third, so she's an Aquarius.
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Just in time for the full moon in Aquarius, Luna will highlight your social circles, urging you to confront any lingering tensions in friendship or group dynamics. — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025 Read the full Capricorn Daily Horoscope Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Is your creativity developing a new language? — Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025 August 27th: Venus in Leo opposes Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, creating power struggles with others. — Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 22 Aug. 2025 May 2025 King of Swords: Clarity will be your superpower this month, Aquarius. — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Aquarius

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Aquarii), literally, water carrier

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of Aquarius was in the 14th century

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Aquarius

noun
Aquar·​i·​us ə-ˈkwar-ē-əs How to pronounce Aquarius (audio)
-ˈkwer-
1
a
: the 11th sign of the zodiac see zodiac
b
: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Aquarius
2
: a group of stars between Capricorn and Pisces usually pictured as a man pouring water

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