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 creativity expands into new territory during the Scorpio moon. — Usa Today, USA Today, 24 June 2026

Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Quiet preparation steadies your strong inner drive. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2026

October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, fresh ideas want real-world tests. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026

Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, precision shows you what your power truly needs today. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026

Recognition is nice, but self-respect is everything, Scorpio. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026

Scorpio The sign symbolized by the Scorpion is co-ruled by go-getter Mars and transformative Pluto, leading your kiddo to be quite dynamic, fearless, magnetic, and powerful. — Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 2026

October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, your leadership grows through patience. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026

Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, your leadership grows through patience. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 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