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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Boaters can also camp on their boats, which is the perfect opportunity to stargaze after dark. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025 Here are stargazing tips Hoosiers can use for catching the second largest planet in our solar system. John Tufts, IndyStar, 15 Sep. 2025 During a stay here, visitors can stargaze at the Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center, which holds star parties every Friday. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025 How To See The Chi Cygnids Meteor Shower The best way to see any meteor shower is to go stargazing for a few hours, preferably on a dark, moonless night sky away from light pollution (consult a light pollution map or travel to a Dark Sky Place). Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 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 1 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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