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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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 Life will feel like a flurry of movement now, Aquarius! Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024 Let abundance flow your way in October! September 2024 Four of Swords: Rest and recovery are essential for you this month, Aquarius. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024 Saturn can currently be found in the constellation of Aquarius, according to The Sky Live. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 30 Sep. 2024 Read the full Aquarius Daily Horoscope Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Prepare for plans to go awry! USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024 In addition, those seeking an additional income stream might be interested to know that the house has long been a popular production site for movies and TV shows, including Swordfish, Six Feet Under, The Last Man on Earth, Dreamgirls, Californication, Mad Men, Aquarius, and Beef. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024 Phoebe’s defiant, radical, and unique perspective on life aligns her with the novel air sign Aquarius (her birthday is Feb. 16). Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aquarius. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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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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