stargaze

verb

star·​gaze ˈstär-ˌgāz 

stargazed; stargazing; stargazes

intransitive verb

1

: to gaze at stars

2

: to gaze raptly or contemplatively

Examples of stargaze in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Moving from stargazing with the naked eye to using specialist optics, like binoculars and telescopes, is a wonderful experience. — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Two large decks wrap the house, one with a propane fire pit and the other with a hot tub for stargazing under the redwoods. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Snowshoeing, stargazing at Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve, and perhaps even catching the northern lights are just a few routes to affordable winter fun here, too. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2026

Plan a hiking tour around the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, hop on a ski lift in the Alps for mountain views, or go stargazing in New Zealand (and make sure to have that wide-angle lens properly exposed). — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from stargazer

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for stargaze

• ablaze
• airways
• allays
• always
• amaze
• anglaise
• appraise
• archways
• arrays
• ashtrays
• assays
• atpase

Kids Definition

stargaze

verb

star·​gaze -ˌgāz 

stargazed; stargazing

1

: to gaze at stars

2

: to stare absentmindedly : daydream

stargazer noun