Aquarius

noun

Aquar·​i·​us ə-ˈkwer-ē-əs 

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

Example Sentences

She was born on February third, so she's an Aquarius.

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Aquarii), literally, water carrier

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

Aquarius

noun

Aquar·​i·​us ə-ˈkwar-ē-əs 

-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