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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My time stargazing with the Dwarf III has taught me a few important lessons. New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2025 Experiences at Soneva Fushi are just as forward-thinking, from dining in the treetops on a zipline adventure to stargazing at the Maldives’ first overwater observatory. Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 25 Feb. 2025 In fact, the Pleiades star cluster is one of my favorite sights when stargazing at home in Cleveland. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 13 Feb. 2025 The best binoculars for all purposes and budgets Related: The best monoculars for 2025 When would a monocular be better for stargazing? Jamie Carter, Space.com, 20 Jan. 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 7 Mar. 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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