Pisces

noun

Pi·​sces ˈpī-(ˌ)sēz 

also

ˈpi-ˌsēz 

or

ˈpis-ˌkās 

plural in form but singular in construction

1

: a zodiacal constellation directly south of Andromeda

2

a

: the 12th sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table

b

: one born under this sign

Examples of Pisces in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope Aries (March 21 - April 19) Helping a friend in need? —USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024

Neptune Direct in Pisces Will Clear Away the Fog and Let Your Intuition Bloom Aries (March 21 to April 19) Aligning with friends who share similar interests and have a flair for adventure is going to spark up the motivation to hang out in the upcoming snowy days, Aries. —Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024

November 2024 The Moon: Pisces, The Moon card brings intuition and mystery to the forefront this November. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024

The weight of responsibility is inevitable on Dec. 4, as the sun will face off with Saturn in Pisces. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin (genitive Piscium), from plural of piscis fish — more at fish

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

Pisces

noun

Pi·​sces ˈpī-ˌsēz 

1

: a group of stars between Aquarius and Aries usually pictured as a pair of fish

2

a

: the 12th sign of the zodiac see zodiac

b

: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Pisces

Medical Definition

Pisces

noun plural

Pis·​ces

ˈpī-ˌsēz also ˈpi-

in some classifications

: a class of vertebrates comprising all the fishes and sometimes the cyclostomes and lancelets