stargazer

noun

star·​gaz·​er ˈstär-ˌgā-zər 

1

: one who gazes at the stars: such as

a

: astrologer

b

: astronomer

2

: any of various marine bony fishes (families Uranoscopidae and Dactyloscopidae) with the eyes on top of a blocky or conical head

Examples of stargazer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And while not all six planets will be visible to the naked eye, that sobering fact shouldn't dampen stargazers' enthusiasm for witnessing what will still be an incredible spectacle. —Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026

Binoculars for the total lunar eclipse and beyond Ideal for travel and dark-sky trips, binoculars are the best first upgrade for beginner stargazers. —Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026

Standard admission tickets and stargazer passes remain available as of Thursday afternoon. —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026

For the best chance of seeing the planetary parade, stargazers should move away from city lights and to a viewing location where the horizon is clear, according to Gohd. —Julia Gomez, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stargazer

• appraiser
• fundraiser
• blazer
• gazer
• glazer
• kayser
• laser
• lazar
• maser
• mazer
• phasor
• raiser