Pisces

noun

Pi·​sces ˈpī-(ˌ)sēz 

also

ˈpi-ˌsēz 

or

ˈpis-ˌkās 

plural in form but singular in construction

1

: a zodiacal constellation directly south of Andromeda

2

a

: the 12th sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table

b

: one born under this sign

Examples of Pisces in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope Aries (March 21 - April 19) Using your imagination? —USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025

The stars are aligning to bring you many reasons to celebrate, Pisces! —Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025

Feelings are super important, which is why the North Node in Pisces offers a compassionate shoulder to cry on. —Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 9 Jan. 2025

There are three Mercury retrogrades in 2025: March 15 to April 7: Mercury retrograde occurs in the signs of Aries and Pisces. —Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin (genitive Piscium), from plural of piscis fish — more at fish

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

Pisces

noun

Pi·​sces ˈpī-ˌsēz 

1

: a group of stars between Aquarius and Aries usually pictured as a pair of fish

2

a

: the 12th sign of the zodiac see zodiac

b

: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Pisces

Medical Definition

Pisces

noun plural

Pis·​ces

ˈpī-ˌsēz also ˈpi-

in some classifications

: a class of vertebrates comprising all the fishes and sometimes the cyclostomes and lancelets