Scorpio

noun

Scor·​pio ˈskȯr-pē-ˌō 

1

: scorpius

2

a

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

b

: one born under this sign

Examples of Scorpio in a Sentence

I'm a Virgo, and my sister is a Scorpio.

Recent Examples on the Web

Read the full Libra Daily Horoscope Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Making a professional push? —Usa Today, USA Today, 14 May 2025

The moon in Scorpio also celebrates the life cycle, from our first breath to our last and all the greatness in between. —Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 8 May 2025

The Full Moon in Scorpio on May 12 puts your public roles and responsibilities under review. —Colin Bedell, Them., 8 May 2025

Each year, the Flower Moon can be spotted near the constellations Libra or Scorpio. —Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2025

Read the full Libra Daily Horoscope Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Finding your direction? —Usa Today, USA Today, 3 May 2025

Nothing wrong with romanticizing your life, Scorpio. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 May 2025

April 2025 The Devil: April calls you to confront any attachments or patterns that may be holding you back, Scorpio, as The Devil urges you to break free from unhealthy cycles. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025

With a full moon in Scorpio on May 12, emotions may be heightened. —Essence, 1 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Scorpionis), from Greek Skorpios, literally, scorpion

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Scorpio

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

Scorpio

noun

Scor·​pio ˈskȯr-pē-ˌō 

1

: a group of stars between Libra and Sagittarius usually pictured as a scorpion

2

a

: the eighth sign of the zodiac see zodiac

b

: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Scorpio