stargazer

noun

star·​gaz·​er ˈstär-ˌgā-zər 

1

: one who gazes at the stars: such as

a

: astrologer

b

: astronomer

2

: any of various marine bony fishes (families Uranoscopidae and Dactyloscopidae) with the eyes on top of a blocky or conical head

Examples of stargazer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fortunately for stargazers further west and south, clear skies should still provide ideal viewing conditions. —Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025

How to Watch the Lyrids Meteor Shower At the point of its peak on the night of April 21 into the morning of April 22, stargazers should be able to see between 10 and 15 meteors an hour streaking across the sky. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025

Known for its fast, bright meteors and occasional fireballs, the Lyrids are a welcome springtime treat for stargazers. —Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025

This month is often synonymous with rain, but stargazers are in for a treat once the skies clear. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stargazer

• appraiser
• fundraiser
• blazer
• gazer
• glazer
• kayser
• laser
• lazar
• maser
• mazer
• phasor
• raiser