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

Even small trash like snack wrappers or water bottles can harm wildlife and ruin the experience for other stargazers in the Carolinas. —Jp Shaffer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2025

Lake Estes offers kayaking and fishing with a front-row view of alpine peaks, while stargazers will appreciate the low light pollution that makes the area ideal for spotting constellations, planets, and meteor showers. —Karthika Gupta, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025

Even though the planets are in reality still tens of millions of miles apart, the events present a special opportunity for astronomers and casual stargazers to see multiple worlds in our solar system at one time. —Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025

As any diligent stargazer knows, mid-summer means one thing: the Perseids! —Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 31 July 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