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

Will stargazers across the Golden State be able to catch a glimpse of September’s full moon? — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Unistellar have already shown their muscle in the smart telescope department with the Odyssey, eQuinox 2 and eVscope 2 delivering easy and professional astrophotography to beginner and intermediate stargazers alike. — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026

For stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere, this seasonal transition marks a welcome turning point as nighttime hours begin to outpace the day. — Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026

Now, stargazers can turn their attention to a near-total lunar eclipse. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026

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