Sagittarius

noun

Sag·​it·​tar·​i·​us ˌsa-jə-ˈter-ē-əs How to pronounce Sagittarius (audio)
1
: a southern zodiacal constellation pictured as a centaur shooting an arrow and containing the point in the sky where the center of the Milky Way galaxy is located
2
a
: the ninth sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table
b
: one born under the sign of Sagittarius

Examples of Sagittarius in a Sentence

Are you a Sagittarius or a Capricorn?
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Sagittarius is already known for truth-telling, but in 2026, your authenticity becomes your brand. — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025 Sagittarius is an idealist sign that can totally relate to this tale of enduring relationships. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026 Take our own supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), which sits at the heart of the Milky Way. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2025 Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 By evening, optimism finds a helpful outlet. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Sagittarius

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Sagittarii), literally, archer, from sagitta

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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Sagittarius

noun
Sag·​it·​tar·​i·​us ˌsaj-ə-ˈter-ē-əs How to pronounce Sagittarius (audio)
1
: a group of stars between Scorpio and Capricorn usually pictured as a creature that is half man half horse with a bow and arrow
2
a
: the ninth sign of the zodiac see zodiac
b
: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Sagittarius
Etymology

from Latin Sagittarius, literally, "archer"

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