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

This Pisces season begins with a New Moon on February 27, an opening into the unseen. —Colin Bedell, Them, 18 Feb. 2025

In the months ahead, Pisces, extra luck can be found in your roots, traditions and domestic life. —Kyle Thomas, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025

The conclusion of Pisces season on March 20 won’t bring any clarity since two planets are backspinning. —Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 14 Feb. 2025

Read the full Aquarius Daily Horoscope Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Money on your mind? —USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025

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