Cepheus

noun

Ce·​pheus ˈsē-ˌfyüs  ˈsē-fē-əs 

ˈse-

: a constellation between Cygnus and the north pole

Examples of Cepheus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its bright Blu Cepheus paint pays homage to the one-off Miura Roadster, built by Bertone in 1968. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 18 May 2026

Constellations close to Polaris like Ursa Major and Minor, as well as Cassiopeia the Queen and Cepheus the King, make a tight daily circle around the North Star. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026

In the constellation Cepheus lies the barred spiral galaxy NGC 6951. — Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2025

The palette is based on Miami’s South Beach and features bright custom colors exclusive to Lamborghini including bright Blu Cepheus and Verde Selvans and alongside the more classic Blu Okeanus and Bianco colors. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Cephei), from Greek Kēpheus

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Cepheus

• tious
• cutaneous
• prometheus
• facias
• morpheus
• purlieus
• theseus

Kids Definition

Cepheus

noun

Ce·​pheus ˈsē-ˌfyüs  ˈsē-fē-əs 

: a group of stars between Cygnus and the north pole