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
The universe is playing tricks on you this week, Scorpio, especially in relation to career matters, your public persona or situations involving authority.
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 July 2025
Of course, sheer pieces have Scorpio written all over them.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Your Scorpio horoscope for July 2025 finds Cancer season motivating your ninth house of journeying, exploration, and growth.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 24 June 2025
Read the full Scorpio Daily Horoscope Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
Gratification can feel delayed now.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 June 2025
Lean into the edgy, mysterious vibes for a standout Scorpio name.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
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
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 July 2025
Of course, sheer pieces have Scorpio written all over them.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Your Scorpio horoscope for July 2025 finds Cancer season motivating your ninth house of journeying, exploration, and growth.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 24 June 2025
Read the full Scorpio Daily Horoscope Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
Gratification can feel delayed now.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 June 2025
Lean into the edgy, mysterious vibes for a standout Scorpio name.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
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
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“Scorpio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scorpio. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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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
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