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

Overall, that means that these are a great choice for budding stargazers and young ones looking to get views of the night sky. —Kat Bayly, Space.com, 10 July 2025

In 2025, however, stargazers face a challenge: a full sturgeon moon on Aug. 9 will still be bright enough to outshine all but the brightest meteors during the peak. —Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

Summer is officially in full swing and with it comes a feast of astronomical events for enthusiastic stargazers and casual observers alike. —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 July 2025

When to see it While the Milky Way is technically visible year-round, certain times offer better viewing opportunities — especially for stargazers hoping to catch a clear glimpse of the galaxy’s dense, starry band. —Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 24 May 2025

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