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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For the best view, head to a dark-sky destination or stargazing hotel far from city lights.
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Outside, a massive deck with a fire pit and hot tub sets the stage for golden-hour hangs and late-night stargazing.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2025
With extra magnification and not too much extra weight, 10x50 binoculars are the sweet spot for portable stargazing.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
For the best view, head to a dark-sky destination or stargazing hotel far from city lights.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2025
Outside, a massive deck with a fire pit and hot tub sets the stage for golden-hour hangs and late-night stargazing.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2025
With extra magnification and not too much extra weight, 10x50 binoculars are the sweet spot for portable stargazing.
—Rich Owen, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stargazing
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“Stargazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargazing. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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