Pisces

noun

Pi·​sces ˈpī-(ˌ)sēz 

also

ˈpi-ˌsēz 

or

ˈpis-ˌkās 

plural in form but singular in construction

1

: a zodiacal constellation directly south of Andromeda

2

a

: the 12th sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table

b

: one born under this sign

Examples of Pisces in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Love, creativity and passion are at the forefront of your world these days, Pisces. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025

The Pisces Moon carries us gently into the week, with a long void on Monday encouraging dreaming over doing. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 10 Aug. 2025

Known for their creativity and childlike spirit, Pisces often crave an escape from the mundane day-to-day routines. —Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2025

February 2025 The High Priestess: February is calling you inward, Virgo, as Venus in Pisces will heighten your sensitivity and awareness of your partnerships. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin (genitive Piscium), from plural of piscis fish — more at fish

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for Pisces

• crises

Kids Definition

Pisces

noun

Pi·​sces ˈpī-ˌsēz 

1

: a group of stars between Aquarius and Aries usually pictured as a pair of fish

2

a

: the 12th sign of the zodiac see zodiac

b

: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Pisces

Medical Definition

Pisces

noun plural

Pis·​ces

ˈpī-ˌsēz also ˈpi-

in some classifications

: a class of vertebrates comprising all the fishes and sometimes the cyclostomes and lancelets