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

Favorable transits: Venus in Taurus, Venus in Libra, Venus in Pisces. —Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024

Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope Aries (March 21 - April 19) Gift of gab? —USA TODAY, 10 May 2024

The dry white wine has a slight sweetness and is a nice alternative to pinot grigio. 02 Pisces A sensitive, day-dreaming Pisces might want a drink that gives major tropical vibes. —Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 3 May 2024

After that, the Moon moves from Aquarius into Pisces. —Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 2 May 2024

Read the full Aquarius Daily Horoscope Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Know your worth? —USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024

Read on to see what’s in store for your sign with your monthly tarot horoscope, Pisces. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2024

This month’s Mars-Saturn conjunction in Pisces, happening on April 10, is powered by the high-wattage impact of an eclipse in Aries. —Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024

Aries seems to struggle more in relationships with earth signs (Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn) and water signs (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces), though there are exceptions. —Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 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