stargazer

noun

star·​gaz·​er ˈstär-ˌgā-zər How to pronounce stargazer (audio)
1
: one who gazes at the stars: such as
2
: any of various marine bony fishes (families Uranoscopidae and Dactyloscopidae) with the eyes on top of a blocky or conical head

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The northern lights are easiest to spot in clear weather and away from bright lights and light pollution of cities, however stargazers do not need to be directly underneath the phenomenon to view it. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025 An intricate astral tapestry, the map gives stargazers digital views of the ancient cosmos in unprecedented detail and breadth. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 June 2025 About a 40-minute drive from Sequoia National Park is Paradise Ranch Inn, with four tiny houses, four glamping tents, and one stargazer tent. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 11 June 2025 By night, the park transforms into a stargazer’s paradise due to its low levels of light pollution. Carlsen Jes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for stargazer

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stargazer was in 1560

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“Stargazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargazer. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.

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