Capricorn

noun

Cap·​ri·​corn ˈka-pri-ˌkȯrn 

1

: a southern zodiacal constellation between Sagittarius and Aquarius

2

a

: the 10th sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table

b

: one born under the sign of Capricorn

Examples of Capricorn in a Sentence

I'm a Capricorn. What are you?

Recent Examples on the Web

For instance, Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are Fire signs; the Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn; the Air signs are Gemini, Libra and Aquarius; while Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are the Water signs. —Lisa Stardust, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025

Montgomery recalls opening for the Allman Brothers (who had signed the Montgomery Band to their Capricorn record label) at a massive fairground in the 1970s. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025

Capricorn Now is an excellent time to start work on getting your finances together. —Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 5 Aug. 2025

But Turner-Schott and Brown caution that Capricorn parents can sometimes get too caught up in the rules, slipping into a strict disciplinarian role. —Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English Capricorne, from Latin Capricornus (genitive Capricorni), from caper goat + cornu horn — more at horn

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Capricorn

• Tropic of Capricorn

Kids Definition

Capricorn

noun

Cap·​ri·​corn ˈkap-ri-ˌkȯ(ə)rn 

1

: a group of stars between Sagittarius and Aquarius that is usually pictured as a goat

2

a

: the 10th sign of the zodiac see zodiac

b

: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Capricorn