stargazing

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

Examples of stargazing in a Sentence

We left the city after dark to do some stargazing.

Recent Examples on the Web

The prime location and low light pollution make AutoCamp a solid stargazing location, so most guests return after dark. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Those two of 2026’s celestial highlights may now be over, but August’s stargazing highlights are not. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Where to watch shooting stars in Idaho Idaho is an ideal destination for stargazing, according to the Idaho Conservation League. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 12 Aug. 2026

Eclipse smartphone apps 2026 SolarWatch The popular iOS stargazing app SolarWatch has had a major update to introduce a slew of helpful eclipse-planning features. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stargazing

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