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

Once Mars and the sun debut in Capricorn and slip into your eighth house of intimate affairs, surface-level connections will no longer suffice. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025

And when the Winter Solstice hits on December 21st, ushering in Capricorn Season, the energy pivots fully toward sustainability, maturity, and alignment. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 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

Four signs will be affected the most by the moon While everyone will feel the energy the Capricorn full moon brings, these four signs will be impacted, according to Grim. —Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 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