stargazer

noun

star·​gaz·​er ˈstär-ˌgā-zər How to pronounce stargazer (audio)
1
: one who gazes at the stars: such as
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 Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter and experienced stargazer who covers the night sky, astro-tourism, the northern lights and space exploration. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 For stargazers in Arizona, viewing conditions for Tsuchinshan-ATLAS are promising. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024 This fall, not one but two comets could be visible to the naked eyes of curious stargazers, gracing Earth’s skies with a new glow. Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024 For two months, a tiny asteroid named 2023 QO1 will dance alongside our planet, capturing the attention of astronomers and stargazers alike. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stargazer 

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Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stargazer was in 1560

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“Stargazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargazer. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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