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

Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Keep your message crisp and grounded now. —Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026

Like Capricorn’s celestial ruler, Saturn, Evan operates with an internal moral compass, often carrying the weight of accountability for those around him. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026

Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Own your path — no one can walk it like you. —Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026

Capricorn December 22 – January 19 When boundaries feel tight, kindness unlocks progress. —Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 8 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