Definition of astronomer
: a person who is skilled in astronomy or who makes observations of celestial phenomena
Explore M-W
Recent Examples of astronomer from the Web
-
Few pay any attention to it: Astronomers researching the tiny rock often see their results smothered by the hype surrounding far lamer bodies like Pluto and Europa.
-
Astronomers May Finally Have the First Picture of a Black Hole.
-
As Deborah Netburn reports for The Los Angeles Times, astronomers are preparing to use the three-minute-long eclipse to its full advantage, collecting data from all over the world and praying for clear skies.
-
Astronomers converse on the universe and then savor the heavens through telescopes, weather permitting, at the University of Maryland’s Observatory, College Park.
-
Sure, meteorologists, geographers, astronomers and calendar makers may wag their fingers and remind us that summer doesn’t officially begin until the solstice on June 20, but nobody likes a know-it-all.
-
Astronomers are calling it the Great American Eclipse.
-
Most astronomers agree desert worlds might be quite common.
-
The short version is that Jesus was born during the reign of King Herod who, astronomers and even some Biblical historians agree, died in 4 BC.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'astronomer'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
14th Century
First Known Use of astronomer
14th century
ASTRONOMER Defined for Kids
astronomer
playDefinition of astronomer for Students
: a person who is a specialist in astronomy
Learn More about astronomer
-
See words that rhyme with astronomer Spanish Central: Translation of astronomer Nglish: Translation of astronomer for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of astronomer for Arabic speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up astronomer? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!