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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In addition to the supermoon, stargazers could also be treated to two separate meteor showers, the Orionid and Draconid displays. Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 Oct. 2025 Under ideal conditions, stargazers may see up to 10 meteors per hour. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025 The tent is not specifically designed for stargazers, but many of its features make space-watching incredibly easy. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 6 Oct. 2025 John Tufts October is treating stargazers to something sweet ahead of Halloween — one bright supermoon and two meteor showers, the Draconids and the Orionids. John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 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 11 Oct. 2025.

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