Capricorn

noun

Cap·​ri·​corn ˈka-pri-ˌkȯrn 

1

: a southern zodiacal constellation between Sagittarius and Aquarius

2

a

: the 10th sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table

b

: one born under the sign of Capricorn

Examples of Capricorn in a Sentence

I'm a Capricorn. What are you?

Recent Examples on the Web

Together, Venus conjunct Mars in Capricorn brings romance into fruition. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026

With the sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars all in Capricorn, the cosmos is firmly Earth-coded, encouraging steadiness, embodiment, and follow-through. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 4 Jan. 2026

This full moon—despite the sun, Mars, and Venus being in Capricorn—isn't so much about productivity or efficiency. —Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026

Mercury’s entrance to Capricorn foreshadows an important business conversation. —Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English Capricorne, from Latin Capricornus (genitive Capricorni), from caper goat + cornu horn — more at horn

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Capricorn

• Tropic of Capricorn

Kids Definition

Capricorn

noun

Cap·​ri·​corn ˈkap-ri-ˌkȯ(ə)rn 

1

: a group of stars between Sagittarius and Aquarius that is usually pictured as a goat

2

a

: the 10th sign of the zodiac see zodiac

b

: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Capricorn