the zodiac

noun

: an area in the sky that the sun, moon, and planets appear to travel through viewed as a belt of 12 constellations

the 12 signs of the zodiac

Examples of the zodiac in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The constellations are constantly drifting due to the precession of the equinoxes, so with this framework and structure, the zodiac signs remain fixed in relation to Earth's equinoxes and solstices. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025

Friendly reminder, the zodiac is a chronological, cumulative investigation. —Colin Bedell, Them., 10 Sep. 2025

Virgo is the zodiac’s editor-in-chief, the one with the red pen in hand, ready to make notes of errors and polish every sentence. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025

This is the zodiac sign that thinks outside the box, does things in unconventional ways, and according to the astrologer, loves anything with surprising function—such as this classic red candy. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for the zodiac

• almanac
• camelback
• cardiac
• carryback
• cluniac
• diamondback
• lumberjack
• maniac
• paperback
• piggyback
• quarterback
• saddleback