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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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 During those free hours, Allison loves to stargaze with her telescope, jokingly calling herself an amateur astronomer. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024 Complete the evening by stargazing or enjoying a movie marathon, creating cherished moments to reflect on the past year and dream about the future. Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024 Some of the best places to stargaze on these islands include atop Garajonay Summit and San Bartolo Mountain (La Palma) and El Palmar viewpoint and Guajara Mountain (Tenerife). Nile Cappello, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024 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 30 Jan. 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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