Rigel

noun

Ri·​gel ˈrī-jəl 

-gəl;

ˈri-jəl

: a first-magnitude star in the left foot of the constellation Orion

Examples of Rigel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The couple, who share one son, Rigel Randolph Grimes, fell in love with Montana slowly over several years. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026

Betelgeuse is red-orange, Aldebaran is orange, and Rigel is sapphire blue. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026

Continue to Capella, overhead in Auriga, then to Aldebaran in Taurus, and finally down to Rigel in Orion before closing the loop at Sirius. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 15 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Arabic Rijl, literally, foot

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Rigel

noun

Ri·​gel ˈrī-jəl 

-gəl

: a bright star in the left foot of the Orion star group