stargaze

verb

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

intransitive verb

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

Examples of stargaze in a Sentence

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In August, a jury ordered Tesla to pay $240 million USD to the victims of a vehicular crash using Tesla’s autonomous technology known as Autopilot that hit a young couple at more than 60mph who had parked to stargaze. Steve Tengler, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Indiana's best places to stargaze If possible, head to Beverly Shores, near Gary, which is an International Dark Sky location and therefore an excellent place for stargazing. John Tufts, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025 There are countless opportunities to stargaze and learn about the universe as a whole this weekend, thanks to events like starwatching sessions with experts from the Jasper Planetarium, nighttime photography tours, hikes to learn about nocturnal animals, and a live symphony under the stars. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025 When will stargazing be best in August? Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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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