starlight

noun

star·​light ˈstär-ˌlīt 

: the light given by the stars

Examples of starlight in a Sentence

We had to find our way by starlight.

Recent Examples on the Web

Transits favor planets orbiting close to their stars, particularly large planets that block more starlight and complete their orbits frequently. — Thomas Fauchez, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

In effect, this blocks out the starlight as necessary and only allows light reflected off the planets of interest to pull through and reflect off the coronagraph's mirrors. — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Roman will be able to use its coronagraph like a shield against harsh starlight to spot planets that are otherwise difficult to see around other stars and identify them. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Besides a wide-field infrared camera that matches Hubble’s sensitivity but is 1,000 times faster, Roman holds an instrument to block out starlight. — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for starlight

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

Kids Definition

starlight

noun

star·​light ˈstär-ˌlīt 

: the light given by the stars