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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Viewers will be able to interact with them over chat, ask questions and learn to stargaze from home with everyday objects. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025 Boaters can also camp on their boats, which is the perfect opportunity to stargaze after dark. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025 Verdict So, where is the best place from which to stargaze? Darryl Seligman, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2025 My time stargazing with the Dwarf III has taught me a few important lessons. New Atlas, 28 Feb. 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 17 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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