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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Expect a breath of fresh air on the 19th as the sun enters the socially conscious sign of Aquarius. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025 Read the full Aquarius Daily Horoscope Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Putting it off? USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025 By Sunday, Aquarius Season opens up your professional ambitions. Colin Bedell, Them, 9 Jan. 2025 Both Venus and the moon appeared in the Aquarius constellation, separated by less than three degrees in the sky. Brett Tingley, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2025 On January 29, be prepared to engage with your community as the new moon rises in Aquarius. Essence, 7 Jan. 2025 Read on to see what’s in store for your sign with your monthly tarot horoscope, Aquarius. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025 Read the full Capricorn Daily Horoscope Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Speaking with authority? USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024 After that, the Moon moves from Aquarius into Pisces. Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024

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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