noun
Aries
EH-uh-reez
Aries (noun) means the first sign of the zodiac, represented by a ram and covering roughly late March to late April. Example: “She's an Aries, so she's supposedly bold and quick-tempered.”
noun
1
The first sign of the zodiac, represented by a ram and covering roughly late March to late April.
"She's an Aries, so she's supposedly bold and quick-tempered."
"The Aries season kicks off the astrological year."
2
A person born under this zodiac sign.
"Typical Aries are said to be competitive and impatient."
How to use Aries
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe zodiac sign of the ram, for people born late March to late April.
Common pairings
an Aries
born under Aries
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Word forms
- Plural
- Arieses
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Etymology
From Latin aries, "ram" — the constellation was pictured as a ram in ancient astronomy.
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What does “Aries” mean?
The word “Aries” means the first sign of the zodiac, represented by a ram and covering roughly late March to late April. In plain terms, the zodiac sign of the ram, for people born late March to late April.
How do you pronounce “Aries”?
“Aries” is pronounced EH-uh-reez (/ˈɛɹ.iz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Aries” in a sentence?
Here is “Aries” used in a sentence: “She's an Aries, so she's supposedly bold and quick-tempered.”
What is another word for “Aries”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Aries” include Ram.
What part of speech is “Aries”?
“Aries” is a noun.
Where does the word “Aries” come from?
The word “Aries” comes from Latin. From Latin aries, "ram" — the constellation was pictured as a ram in ancient astronomy.
How many meanings does “Aries” have?
“Aries” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the first sign of the zodiac, represented by a ram and covering roughly late March to late April.
