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

Your ruler Mercury remains retrograde in Scorpio, so check any practical details that matter. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

The Moon meets retrograde Mercury in Scorpio, inviting another look at what home means to each person involved. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026

Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Your mood may change before your plans catch up with it. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Waiting to be noticed could suddenly feel like the slowest option. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

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