stargaze

verb

star·​gaze ˈstär-ˌgāz How to pronounce stargaze (audio)
stargazed; stargazing; stargazes
Synonyms of stargazenext

intransitive verb

1
: to gaze at stars
2
: to gaze raptly or contemplatively

Examples of stargaze in a Sentence

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Don’t go stargazing this time of year without it! Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026 Here are the coolest places to stargaze in Utah. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026 Where are the best places to stargaze? Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026 This is expected to be one of the darkest and best weeks for stargazing all month. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stargaze

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from stargazer

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of stargaze was in 1639

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“Stargaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargaze. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

stargaze

verb
star·​gaze -ˌgāz How to pronounce stargaze (audio)
stargazed; stargazing
1
: to gaze at stars
2
: to stare absentmindedly : daydream
stargazer noun

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