noun
horoscope
HO-ruh-skohp
Horoscope (noun) means a forecast of a person's character or future based on the position of the stars and planets at their birth. Example: “She reads her horoscope in the newspaper every morning.”
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A forecast of a person's character or future based on the position of the stars and planets at their birth.
"She reads her horoscope in the newspaper every morning."
"His horoscope predicted a big change in career this year."
How to use horoscope
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn astrological reading or forecast based on someone's birth date.
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Common pairings
read your horoscope
today's horoscope
daily horoscope
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Etymology
From Greek hōroskopos, literally "watcher of the hour" — from hōra ("time") and skopos ("watcher").
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What does “horoscope” mean?
The word “horoscope” means a forecast of a person's character or future based on the position of the stars and planets at their birth. In plain terms, an astrological reading or forecast based on someone's birth date.
How do you pronounce “horoscope”?
“Horoscope” is pronounced HO-ruh-skohp (/ˈhɔ.ɹəˌskoʊp/ in IPA).
How do you use “horoscope” in a sentence?
Here is “horoscope” used in a sentence: “She reads her horoscope in the newspaper every morning.”
What part of speech is “horoscope”?
“Horoscope” is a noun.
Where does the word “horoscope” come from?
The word “horoscope” comes from Greek. From Greek hōroskopos, literally "watcher of the hour" — from hōra ("time") and skopos ("watcher").
