Virgo

noun

Vir·​go ˈvər-(ˌ)gō  ˈvir- 

1

: a zodiacal constellation on the celestial equator that lies due south of the handle of the Big Dipper and is pictured as a woman holding a spike of grain

2

a

: the sixth sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table

b

: one born under the sign of Virgo

Virgoan

ˈvər-(ˌ)gō-ən 

ˈvir-

noun

Examples of Virgo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The discovery could explain mysterious signatures seen in gravitational wave signals detected by the Laser Interferometer, Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), and its co-detector Virgo. —Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2025

Read the full Virgo Daily Horoscope Libra (September 23 - October 22) In the zone? —USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025

Popov and Cohen produced under their Virgo Films banner alongside Mendes and Rachel Matthews under their Honor Role banner. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025

Since the moon is in Virgo during Galentine’s Day, the objective is to embrace the delicacy and purity of our friendships with an open heart. —Lisa Stardust, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Virginis), literally, virgin

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Virgo

noun

ˈvər-gō,

ˈvi(ə)r-

1

: a group of stars between Leo and Libra usually pictured as a young woman

2

a

: the sixth sign of the zodiac see zodiac

b

: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Virgo