Scorpio

noun

Scor·​pio ˈskȯr-pē-ˌō 

1

: scorpius

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Your worldview is expanding, and your feelings have a lot to do with it, Scorpio. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

He was arrested on drugs and weapons charges in 2006, and, in 2012, successfully secured a better royalty rate from Can’t Stop Productions and publisher Scorpio Music for his role as a Village People co-writer. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026

October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, deeper truths guide practical action. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026

Stay true to your authentic expression when the Scorpio moon challenges Mars. — Usa Today, USA Today, 26 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Scorpio

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

Scorpio

noun

Scor·​pio ˈskȯr-pē-ˌō 

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