Pisces

noun

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 Aquarius is preceded by the ambitious Capricorn and followed by sensitive, empathetic Pisces. Below, learn more about the zodiac sign Aquarius, typical personality traits and celebrity Aquarians. Kara Nesvig, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2024 Cancer for my mother-in-law and brother-in-law, Virgo for my father-in-law, Libra for my sister-in-law, and Pisces for my husband. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 18 Jan. 2024 Marking the first sign of the zodiac, falling after Pisces and before Taurus, Aries season spans from March 21 to April 19 each year. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2024 Read on to see what’s in store for your sign with your monthly tarot horoscope, Pisces. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2024 May 23, 2024: Jupiter in Taurus connects with Neptune in Pisces, on this day, our dreams and visions can be enhanced, and our intuition may be heightened, giving us the ability to understand matters and relationships like never before. Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 28 Dec. 2023 This full moon connects with expansive Jupiter, currently retrograde in the sign of Taurus, and with Saturn, which is in Pisces. Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 21 Dec. 2023 This will finally feel like a solid year, Pisces, thanks to Saturn continuing to orbit in your zodiac sign in 2024 through 2026. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023 Try going during Pisces Season instead (February 19 - March 20), a time of the year that always highlights your openness to adventure and desire to see the world. Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2023

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of Pisces was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Pisces.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pisces. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Pisces

noun
Pi·​sces ˈpī-ˌsēz How to pronounce Pisces (audio)
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

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