horoscope

noun

horo·​scope ˈhȯr-ə-ˌskōp How to pronounce horoscope (audio)
ˈhär-
1
: a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
2
: an astrological forecast

Examples of horoscope in a Sentence

She checked the newspaper for her horoscope.
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience. —USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024 So read on to see what’s in store for your sign with your monthly tarot horoscope, Taurus. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024 Read the full Libra Daily Horoscope This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary. —USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024 Subscribe to our free newsletter to get your unique weekly horoscope delivered straight to your inbox. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for horoscope 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English horoscopum, from Latin horoscopus, from Greek hōroskopos, from hōra + skopos watcher; akin to Greek skopein to look at — more at spy

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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horoscope

noun
horo·​scope ˈhȯr-ə-ˌskōp How to pronounce horoscope (audio)
ˈhär-
1
: a diagram of the positions of planets and signs of the zodiac used by astrologers to foretell events of a person's life
2
: an astrological forecast
Etymology

Middle English horoscopum "horoscope," from Latin horoscopus (same meaning), from Greek hōroskopos, literally, "hour watcher," from hōra "hour" and skopos "watcher" — related to bishop, episcopal, scope see Word History at bishop

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