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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What to do during the full moon All signs should embrace the change that comes with May's full moon, especially Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 May 2025 At this time, conversations with family members could take on a more serious tone, focused on creating comfort and stability, Aquarius. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 May 2025 Sun–Uranus conjunction in Taurus on May 17: Let a breakthrough begin at home Where do trust and power intersect in your professional life, Aquarius? Colin Bedell, Them., 8 May 2025 The marine mammals, named John Coe and Aquarius, were seen near Rathlin Island — located on the northern coast of the Emerald Isle — on May 5, according to a news release from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG), a conservation nonprofit. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025 But Megan Thee Stallion is an Aquarius, so the rules do not apply to her. Vulture Editors, Vulture, 6 May 2025 To find them, look toward Aquarius, where the radiance of the Eta Aquarids appears to originate from. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 May 2025 Read on to see what’s in store for your sign with your monthly tarot horoscope, Aquarius. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025 Read the full Aquarius Daily Horoscope Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Were you stalled in making a purchase? Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Aquarii), literally, water carrier

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
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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