stargazing
noun
star·gaz·ing
ˈstär-ˌgā-ziŋ 
1
: the act or practice of a stargazer
2
a
: absorption in chimerical or impractical ideas : woolgathering
b
: the quality or state of being absent-minded
Examples of stargazing in a Sentence
We left the city after dark to do some stargazing.
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Evergreens welcomes visitors for stargazing, and arborists lead tours among its dogwood, sweet gum and European weeping beech trees.
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Maria Cramer, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
The A-frame accommodations have air conditioning and heat, a mini fridge, a coffee maker, a queen bed, and a glass roof for stargazing.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
Part of the patio sits beneath a large opening in the year for stargazing.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
The off-season period—from November to February—may offer better value on accommodations and fewer crowds, perfect for stargazing and surfing.
—Yvonne Gordon, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
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Maria Cramer, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
The A-frame accommodations have air conditioning and heat, a mini fridge, a coffee maker, a queen bed, and a glass roof for stargazing.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
Part of the patio sits beneath a large opening in the year for stargazing.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
The off-season period—from November to February—may offer better value on accommodations and fewer crowds, perfect for stargazing and surfing.
—Yvonne Gordon, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Stargazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargazing. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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