Scorpio

American  

[skawr-pee-oh] / ˈskɔr piˌoʊ /

noun

1. Astronomy. Scorpius.

2. Astrology.

   1. the eighth sign of the zodiac: the fixed water sign.

   2. a person born under this sign, usually between October 23rd and November 21st.

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Scorpio British  

/ ˈskɔːpɪˌəʊ /

noun

1. Also called: the Scorpion.  astrology

   1. the eighth sign of the zodiac, symbol ♏, having a fixed water classification and ruled by the planet Mars and the dwarf planet Pluto. The sun is in this sign between about Oct 23 and Nov 21

   2. a person born during a period when the sun is in this sign

2. astronomy another name for Scorpius

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adjective

1. astrology born under or characteristic of Scorpio

Usage

What does Scorpio mean? Scorpio is the name of a constellation that is interpreted as representing a scorpion. It is also called Scorpius or The Scorpion. A constellation is a group of stars that appear near each other in the sky—especially a group that has been given a name. Scorpio is considered one of the 12 zodiacal constellations—constellations that appear within a particular portion of the sky called the zodiac. In astronomy, the zodiac is the band of sky along which the paths of the sun, the moon, and the planets appear to move. Despite its basis in astronomy, the word zodiac is mainly associated with and most often used in the context of astrology, the nonscientific practice in which the positions of heavenly bodies at certain times are thought to influence or be correlated with human behavior and events. In astrology, zodiac refers to a diagram (often a circular one) representing the zodiac belt and showing the symbols associated with each of the 12 constellations or sections, which are called the signs of the zodiac. Scorpio is one of these signs. It is situated between Libra and Sagittarius and is considered the eighth sign of the zodiac. The other signs of the zodiac are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. The position of the sun in a particular portion of the zodiac at the moment of a person’s birth is thought to correlate with their personality. This is what people are referring to when they talk about their zodiac sign (or star sign or often just sign). People whose sign is Scorpio are those born between October 23 and November 21. The word Scorpio can be used as a noun to refer to someone who is born during this time, as in I was born in early November, so I’m a Scorpio. The word Scorpionic can be used to mean the same thing. It can also be used as an adjective form of Scorpio. Example: I’m a Scorpio, so people assume I’m a jerk, but that’s just a stereotype.

Etymology

Origin of Scorpio

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin Scorpiō scorpion

Example Sentences

Finally, Scorpio has ordered two newbuild medium-range product tankers for 2030 delivery, with only 10% down before 2028.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Mohan forecasts a total addressable market of about $10 billion for its Scorpio X product.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Astera Labs earlier this month impressed investors with an earnings beat and the announcement of its new chip, the Scorpio X-Series 320 Lane Smart Fabric Switch.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Stifel analyst Tore Svanberg told MarketWatch that investors seemed pleased that the company gave a firm timeline on the ramp of its Scorpio X fabric switches, a type of networking hardware used in data centers.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

There was important business to consider: how does one unite a Pisces and Scorpio without interfering with the destiny of the stars?

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly