stargazer

noun

star·​gaz·​er ˈstär-ˌgā-zər How to pronounce stargazer (audio)
1
: one who gazes at the stars: such as
2
: any of various marine bony fishes (families Uranoscopidae and Dactyloscopidae) with the eyes on top of a blocky or conical head

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This rare astronomical event, marked by a dramatic increase in brightness, promises to enthrall stargazers and scientists alike. Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 This cute kit will help beginner stargazers get started. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024 Throughout Texas, faint hues of red and pink lights glowing in the night sky Thursday dazzled stargazers across the state. Ariana Garcia, Chron, 11 Oct. 2024 By 2032, the rings will face Earth again offering stargazers a perfect opportunity to see them. Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stargazer 

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stargazer was in 1560

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“Stargazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargazer. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.

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