stargaze

verb

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

intransitive verb

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

Examples of stargaze in a Sentence

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Starting in April, visitors to Australia’s Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park will be able to stay overnight for the first time, stargazing by campfire by the world’s largest monolith. Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025 To catch both comets, StarWalk recommends beginning stargazing about an hour after sunset. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025 Park rangers also run several free night-sky experiences, including stargazing with telescopes and sky-watching in Torrey. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025 Indiana's best places to stargaze If possible, head to Beverly Shores, near Gary, which is an International Dark Sky location and therefore an excellent place for stargazing. John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025 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 26 Oct. 2025.

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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