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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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Hidden amid the Bitterroot Mountains, this adults-only retreat delivers a log cabin-chic aesthetic with roaring fireplaces, plush beds, and hot tubs perfect for stargazing.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
From Utah to Namibia, here are 16 of the world’s best places for stargazing.
—Nile Cappello, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
Remember a few simple things when looking for a good spot for stargazing.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Stargazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargazing. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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