Aquarius
noun
Aquar·i·us
ə-ˈkwer-ē-əs 
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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Read the full Capricorn Daily Horoscope Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
Is your creativity developing a new language?
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Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
August 27th: Venus in Leo opposes Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, creating power struggles with others.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 22 Aug. 2025
Just in time for the full moon in Aquarius, Luna will highlight your social circles, urging you to confront any lingering tensions in friendship or group dynamics.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
May 2025 King of Swords: Clarity will be your superpower this month, Aquarius.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
This unforeseen romantic interest might even be a friend patiently waiting in the wings to make their debut during the full moon in Aquarius on August 9.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025
Shooting stars associated with the shower will appear to emanate from a patch of sky — known as a radiant — in the constellation Aquarius, close to the bright star Delta Aquarii, from which the annual event gets its name.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 July 2025
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Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
August 27th: Venus in Leo opposes Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, creating power struggles with others.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 22 Aug. 2025
Just in time for the full moon in Aquarius, Luna will highlight your social circles, urging you to confront any lingering tensions in friendship or group dynamics.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
May 2025 King of Swords: Clarity will be your superpower this month, Aquarius.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
This unforeseen romantic interest might even be a friend patiently waiting in the wings to make their debut during the full moon in Aquarius on August 9.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025
Shooting stars associated with the shower will appear to emanate from a patch of sky — known as a radiant — in the constellation Aquarius, close to the bright star Delta Aquarii, from which the annual event gets its name.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 July 2025
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“Aquarius.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aquarius. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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Aquarius
noun
Aquar·i·us
ə-ˈkwar-ē-əs
-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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