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

October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, your leadership grows through patience. —Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026

Power is a part of your celestial footprint, but control is not the goal, Scorpio. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026

Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, your leadership grows through patience. —Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2026

October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, your work can speak beautifully today. —Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026

Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Quiet intensity finds a friendly outlet. —Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026

Scorpio October 23 – November 21 One honest question could make the world feel wider. —Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 June 2026

Commit to growing past your comfort zone as the Scorpio moon supports Jupiter. —Usa Today, USA Today, 29 May 2026

Of the 11 analysts covering Scorpio, nine have a buy or strong buy on the stock, LSEG data shows. —Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 May 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