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

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Compact binoculars Compact binoculars are a boon for any stargazer. Chris McMullen, Space.com, 16 Dec. 2025 Although rain clouds could block views of the Geminid meteor shower in much of Washington, stargazers will likely encounter better viewing conditions in the Boise area, according to the National Weather Service’s latest forecast. Hannah Poukish, Idaho Statesman, 13 Dec. 2025 Apps like SkyView or SkySafari Pro could help stargazers and backyard astronomers spot the constellation. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025 That model runs pretty closely to the Vision XL in terms of features, with an aluminum shell, crossbars, HVAC port, electrical hookup and lighting, stargazer panel, and loads of interior organization. New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stargazer

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 19 Dec. 2025.

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