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

Adding to the buzz is love planet Venus, lingering close to the sun and Mars in sophisticated Capricorn. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025

The sensitive Cancer teaches the pragmatic Capricorn to express their feelings, while the responsible Capricorn offers the Cancer stability and a sense of security. —Katharina Fuchs, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025

At the same time, Mars moves through Capricorn for most of the month, activating your friendships, community, and long-term goals sector. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 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