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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As a sweet gesture, Shammas also presented Lohan with a massive bouquet of purple orchids and pink stargazer lilies. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026 On April 22 and May 6, the Lyrid and Eta Aquariid meteor showers will reach their respective peaks, offering stargazers around the world a chance to see 10 to 20 meteors per hour under favorable conditions. Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026 That same moon rose over billions of stargazers spread across the globe, including countless photographers who have already shared jaw-dropping images of the lunar spectacle. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026 There’s a catch-22 for April stargazers. Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026 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 21 Apr. 2026.

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