stargazer

noun

star·​gaz·​er ˈstär-ˌgā-zər 

1

: one who gazes at the stars: such as

a

: astrologer

b

: astronomer

2

: any of various marine bony fishes (families Uranoscopidae and Dactyloscopidae) with the eyes on top of a blocky or conical head

Examples of stargazer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kilolani is the Hawaiian word for the stargazers, those who were inspired by the heavens. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Observing manually connects you to a long tradition of stargazers who learned the patterns of the sky by heart. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Telescopes are also set up for viewing the sky, and knowledgable stargazers are on call to explain how to use the instruments and interpre the celestial bodies, including planets, galaxies, and the Milky Way. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

The star dimmed tremendously in late 2019, not returning to its typical brightness until early 2020, which caused much consternation among stargazers. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stargazer

• appraiser
• fundraiser
• blazer
• gazer
• glazer
• kayser
• laser
• lazar
• maser
• mazer
• phasor
• raiser