Sagittarius

noun

Sag·​it·​tar·​i·​us ˌsa-jə-ˈter-ē-əs 

1

: a southern zodiacal constellation pictured as a centaur shooting an arrow and containing the point in the sky where the center of the Milky Way galaxy is located

2

a

: the ninth sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table

b

: one born under the sign of Sagittarius

Examples of Sagittarius in a Sentence

Are you a Sagittarius or a Capricorn?

Recent Examples on the Web

Your professional ambitions are at an all-time high, but this could rub a family member the wrong way, Sagittarius. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025

While dressing up as a colorful parrot or bold eagle certainly taps into Sagittarius’s desire to soar, there’s no denying that a chicken costume could be plenty cute, too. —Ella Cerón, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025

Ophiuchus, known also as the serpent bearer in Greek mythology, is the additional sign in question, shunted between Scorpio and Sagittarius. —Quispe López, Them., 9 Sep. 2025

As new pressures and responsibilities show up, Sagittarius will continue to seek out the chance to dream big. —Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Sagittarii), literally, archer, from sagitta

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Sagittarius

• censorious
• jeremias
• zacharias
• dryas
• laius
• lyase
• mayas
• pious
• playas
• prius
• elias
• impious

Kids Definition

Sagittarius

noun

Sag·​it·​tar·​i·​us ˌsaj-ə-ˈter-ē-əs 

1

: a group of stars between Scorpio and Capricorn usually pictured as a creature that is half man half horse with a bow and arrow

2

a

: the ninth sign of the zodiac see zodiac

b

: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Sagittarius

Etymology

from Latin Sagittarius, literally, "archer"