Aquarius

noun

Aquar·​i·​us ə-ˈkwer-ē-əs How to pronounce Aquarius (audio)
1
a
: the 11th sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table
b
: one born under the sign of Aquarius
2
: a constellation south of Pegasus pictured as a man pouring water

Examples of Aquarius in a Sentence

She was born on February third, so she's an Aquarius.
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Astrology divides the zodiac into elemental groups: Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Fire: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Air: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Each element reflects a distinct set of traits and tendencies. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025 The first New Moon of the year arrives on January 28 in the sign of Aquarius, a perfect moment to clarify your intentions for building communities of care organized around mutual reliance. Colin Bedell, Them, 23 Jan. 2025 Adamant to be a Capricorn and not an Aquarius, coming almost a month early to give us the most perfect, wonderful surprise. Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025 January 20 marked the official start of Aquarius season, which will continue until February 19. Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 Venus and Saturn will appear closest to each other on Saturday, when they will be separated by just 2.1 degrees in the constellation Aquarius, according to In-The-Sky.org. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 Causey was part of a four-person crew of scientists, including famous marine biologist Sylvia Earle, who lived in an underwater research facility in the Keys in the 1990s — Aquarius Reef Base. Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025 Expect a breath of fresh air on the 19th as the sun enters the socially conscious sign of Aquarius. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025 Read the full Aquarius Daily Horoscope Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Putting it off? USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Aquarii), literally, water carrier

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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

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Aquarius

noun
Aquar·​i·​us ə-ˈkwar-ē-əs How to pronounce Aquarius (audio)
-ˈkwer-
1
a
: the 11th sign of the zodiac see zodiac
b
: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Aquarius
2
: a group of stars between Capricorn and Pisces usually pictured as a man pouring water

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