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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Unistellar have already shown their muscle in the smart telescope department with the Odyssey, eQuinox 2 and eVscope 2 delivering easy and professional astrophotography to beginner and intermediate stargazers alike. Harry Bennett, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026 For stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere, this seasonal transition marks a welcome turning point as nighttime hours begin to outpace the day. Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026 Now, stargazers can turn their attention to a near-total lunar eclipse. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026 Kilolani is the Hawaiian word for the stargazers, those who were inspired by the heavens. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 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 21 Sep. 2026.

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