stargaze

verb

star·​gaze ˈstär-ˌgāz How to pronounce stargaze (audio)
stargazed; stargazing; stargazes
Synonyms of stargazenext

intransitive verb

1
: to gaze at stars
2
: to gaze raptly or contemplatively

Examples of stargaze in a Sentence

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Boaters can also camp on their boats, which is the perfect opportunity to stargaze after dark. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026 Great places to stargaze on the south rim include Grand Canyon Visitor Center (the most convenient), Mather Point, Hermit's Rest and the many pullouts on the flat Rim Trail. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Feb. 2026 Local activities range from stargazing with a local astrophysicist to touring the wine region. Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026 In the Charlie Chaplin suite, relax in a plush king size bed and watch the sailboats breeze by outside the window, and stargaze through the vintage style standing telescope at night. Krista Simmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stargaze

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from stargazer

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of stargaze was in 1639

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“Stargaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargaze. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

stargaze

verb
star·​gaze -ˌgāz How to pronounce stargaze (audio)
stargazed; stargazing
1
: to gaze at stars
2
: to stare absentmindedly : daydream
stargazer noun

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