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

In the meantime, here’s your daily horoscope for today, according to your zodiac sign. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026

For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience. —Usa Today, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026

Many people spend a lot of time in the horoscope and chart sections, using them as an interactive guide to learn more about their patterns. —Kody Boye, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026

Read your horoscope for the Pink Full Moon in Libra below: There will be tests in relationships that require problem-solving. —Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026

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