A Sagittarius

Meanings

1. 1nouncountable

   A person born between about November 22 and December 21, when the sun is in the zodiac sign Sagittarius.

   Grammar: Use 'a' before a singular person: 'She is a Sagittarius.' For more than one, say 'two Sagittariuses' or 'two Sagittarius'. The sign itself is usually uncountable: 'Sagittarius is a fire sign.'

   Patterns

   • be a Sagittarius
   • a typical Sagittarius

   My brother is a Sagittarius, so his birthday is in December.

   She's a Sagittarius, and she loves traveling and meeting new people.

   As a Sagittarius, he often gets bored with routines.

2. 2noununcountable

   The ninth sign of the zodiac, often represented by a centaur shooting a bow and arrow.

   Grammar: The sign name is not used with 'a' or 'an'. Say 'Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter.'

   Patterns

   • the sign of Sagittarius
   • Sagittarius is

   Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the zodiac.

   In astrology, Sagittarius is associated with adventure and optimism.

Word forms

Common combinations

a typical Sagittarius

He's a typical Sagittarius—always planning his next trip.

a Sagittarius rising

Her Sagittarius rising makes her seem outgoing.

the sign of Sagittarius

The sign of Sagittarius is linked with the element of fire.

a Sagittarius moon

People with a Sagittarius moon are said to be emotionally independent.

Synonyms and how they differ

Sag

Informal short form of Sagittarius, common in speech and writing about star signs.

Archer

A poetic or literary name for the same sign, referring to the centaur with a bow.

Word family

Sagittarian noun

Another word for a person born under this sign; less common than Sagittarius.

Commonly confused: A Sagittarius or Sagittarius?

Practice

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