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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But, stargazers might be able to catch a glimpse of the meteors coming from any direction in the sky. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025 The only thing better than being a stargazer is making memories with colorful snapshots! Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for stargazer

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 25 Oct. 2025.

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