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 on to see what’s in store for your sign with your monthly tarot horoscope, Aquarius. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025 Read the full Aquarius Daily Horoscope Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Were you stalled in making a purchase? Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025 The meteors will appear to radiate from the near the star Eta Aquarii in the constellation Aquarius, which rises in the southeastern sky before dawn. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Venus in Aries harmonizes with Pluto in Aquarius, creating power dynamics and jealousy in partnerships. Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 28 Apr. 2025 Pluto stations retrograde in Aquarius on May 4: Redefine emotional power. Colin Bedell, Them., 25 Apr. 2025 With the sun in Taurus squaring Pluto in Aquarius, this transformative synergy is pushing you to reassess your values. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Two weeks later, law enforcement executed a search warrant of the black SUV after learning the vehicle was rented by the two men, Aquarius Jones and Johnathan Bryant, prosecutors wrote in court documents. Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025 Read the full Capricorn Daily Horoscope Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Got a project that’s too big to fail? Usa Today, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025

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 4 May. 2025.

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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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