horoscope

noun

horo·​scope ˈhȯr-ə-ˌskōp 

ˈhär-

1

: a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life

2

: an astrological forecast

Examples of horoscope in a Sentence

She checked the newspaper for her horoscope.

Recent Examples on the Web

Read the full Taurus Daily Horoscope This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary. —Usa Today, USA Today, 22 May 2025

In the meantime, read on for your Gemini season horoscope according to your zodiac sign. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025

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Read on to see what’s in store for your sign with your monthly tarot horoscope, Cancer. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English horoscopum, from Latin horoscopus, from Greek hōroskopos, from hōra + skopos watcher; akin to Greek skopein to look at — more at spy

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for horoscope

• antelope
• bronchoscope
• cantaloupe
• cystoscope
• endoscope
• envelope
• epitope
• gyroscope
• isotope
• microscope
• misanthrope
• pericope

Kids Definition

horoscope

noun

horo·​scope ˈhȯr-ə-ˌskōp 

ˈhär-

1

: a diagram of the positions of planets and signs of the zodiac used by astrologers to foretell events of a person's life

2

: an astrological forecast

Etymology

Middle English horoscopum "horoscope," from Latin horoscopus (same meaning), from Greek hōroskopos, literally, "hour watcher," from hōra "hour" and skopos "watcher" — related to bishop, episcopal, scope see Word History at bishop