stargaze

verb

star·​gaze ˈstär-ˌgāz How to pronounce stargaze (audio)
stargazed; stargazing; stargazes

intransitive verb

1
: to gaze at stars
2
: to gaze raptly or contemplatively

Examples of stargaze in a Sentence

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Boaters can also camp on their boats, which is the perfect opportunity to stargaze after dark. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025 These excursions—think learning to play bagpipes in Scotland, visiting a historic turf house in Iceland, and stargazing with top astronomers in Scandinavia—all feature rich experiences such as knowledgeable guides, hands-on workshops, and distinctive local tastings. Atlas Ocean Voyages, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025 Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, and hidden gems like Goblin Valley State Park are great places to stargaze. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025 In a recent interview with Elle, Flynn recalled fond memories stargazing with her grandfather in Michigan. Jennifer Earl, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stargaze

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from stargazer

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of stargaze was in 1639

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“Stargaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargaze. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

stargaze

verb
star·​gaze -ˌgāz How to pronounce stargaze (audio)
stargazed; stargazing
1
: to gaze at stars
2
: to stare absentmindedly : daydream
stargazer noun

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