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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The Sturgeon Moon will be in the sign of Aquarius, according to Chani, a horoscope app. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 July 2025 Brilliant, visionary, cunning, and strong-willed, Lex Luthor aligns with the Air sign, Aquarius. Kyle Thomas, People.com, 11 July 2025 Gemini thrives on curiosity, adaptability, and connection, so expect breakthroughs in AI, quantum computing, social media, transportation, and education; while Uranus is the modern ruler of another air sign Aquarius, this transit will inevitably bring about a scientific revolution. Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025 Their radiant point lies near the constellation Aquarius in the southern sky. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 Use Saturn, located just above Aquarius, as a navigational guide. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025 It's named after Eta Aquarii, one of the stars in the constellation Aquarius. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 The Waterpik Aquarius features advanced water-flossing technology to remove plaque and support gum health. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025 June 2025 Knight of Wands June sets your soul on fire, Aquarius. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 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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