Scorpio

noun

Scor·​pio ˈskȯr-pē-ˌō How to pronounce Scorpio (audio)
1
2
a
: the eighth sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table
b
: one born under this sign

Examples of Scorpio in a Sentence

I'm a Virgo, and my sister is a Scorpio.
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Read the full Scorpio Daily Horoscope Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Partnerships are anything but predictable today! Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025 And with Mars in Scorpio boosting your career energy the very same day, doors are opening for you professionally too. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025 Romances and rivalries are the bread and butter of the best soap operas, which made Robert Scorpio and Luke Spencer's unbreakable friendship all the more special. Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 20 Aug. 2025 Drop a comment with your fond memories of his work as Robert Scorpio below. Andy Swift, TVLine, 20 Aug. 2025 The Australian actor first began playing the Scorpio role in 1980. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2025 This month will test your emotional boundaries and day-to-day responsibilities, Scorpio. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025 Of course, sheer pieces have Scorpio written all over them. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Scorpionis), from Greek Skorpios, literally, scorpion

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Scorpio was in the 14th century

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“Scorpio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scorpio. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

Scorpio

noun
Scor·​pio ˈskȯr-pē-ˌō How to pronounce Scorpio (audio)
1
: a group of stars between Libra and Sagittarius usually pictured as a scorpion
2
a
: the eighth sign of the zodiac see zodiac
b
: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Scorpio

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