starlight

noun

star·​light ˈstär-ˌlīt How to pronounce starlight (audio)
: the light given by the stars

Examples of starlight in a Sentence

We had to find our way by starlight.
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This will bend the path of the starlight and focus it, like a lens, causing the star to briefly appear brighter. Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 June 2025 In this case, the team studied data from the Webb Telescope gathered from observing K2-18b as the planet crossed in front of its star, causing starlight to filter through the planet’s atmosphere. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 June 2025 At the same time, a dense fog of hydrogen gas with a little helium mixed in filled the universe and absorbed the starlight. Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2025 With a surface of nearly 2000 degrees Celsius (about 3632 degrees Fahrenheit), the planet glows bright red while still reflecting starlight. Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for starlight

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of starlight was in the 14th century

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“Starlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starlight. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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starlight

noun
star·​light ˈstär-ˌlīt How to pronounce starlight (audio)
: the light given by the stars

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