stargazing

1 of 2

noun

star·​gaz·​ing ˈstär-ˌgā-ziŋ 

1

: the act or practice of a stargazer

2

a

: absorption in chimerical or impractical ideas : woolgathering

b

: the quality or state of being absent-minded

stargazing

2 of 2

present participle of stargaze

Examples of stargazing in a Sentence

Noun

We left the city after dark to do some stargazing.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

There are also guided nature walks, live music, stargazing, and yoga classes offered through the property. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

My latest stargazing obsession The origin story of both Taurid meteor showers is genuinely awe-inspiring. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Out back, a circular saltwater pool faces the mountains, along with a fire pit made for stargazing. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

In addition to stargazing, the park also offers bird watching, camping, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking and scenic driving opportunities. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stargazing

• amazing
• appraising
• rephrasing
• blazing
• brazing
• crazing
• gazing
• glazing
• grazing
• hazing
• phasing
• phrasing