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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There’s even the opportunity to enjoy an amazing hands-on stargazing experience at the resort’s on-site observatory.
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Outside, there’s a pollinator garden as well as a fire pit, hammock, and a massive deck that’s great for stargazing.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Or, is there a way to recreate the stargazing experience from the concrete jungle?
—Abbey Stone, SELF, 31 Oct. 2024
With minimal light pollution in the remote area, the Phoenix Astronomical Society hosted evening stargazing sessions on the rooftop overlooking the main Amphitheater.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2024
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Outside, there’s a pollinator garden as well as a fire pit, hammock, and a massive deck that’s great for stargazing.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Or, is there a way to recreate the stargazing experience from the concrete jungle?
—Abbey Stone, SELF, 31 Oct. 2024
With minimal light pollution in the remote area, the Phoenix Astronomical Society hosted evening stargazing sessions on the rooftop overlooking the main Amphitheater.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Stargazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargazing. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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