stargaze

verb

star·​gaze ˈstär-ˌgāz How to pronounce stargaze (audio)
stargazed; stargazing; stargazes

intransitive verb

1
: to gaze at stars
2
: to gaze raptly or contemplatively

Examples of stargaze in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sitting together in comfortable silence, perhaps while stargazing or enjoying nature, can foster a deeper sense of peace and connection. Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Five Arizona locations ranked in the top 10 for stargazing in 2024: Fountain Hills at No. 2. Flagstaff at No. 3. Cottonwood at No. 5. Big Park/Village of Oak Creek tied at No. 6 with Town of Castle Valley, Utah. Sedona at No. 8. Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 1 June 2024 The tent is roomy and has three separate rooms with plenty of windows to stargaze. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 Sep. 2024 The surreal desert landscape and hiking trails provide the backdrop for a myriad of outdoor activities, including kayaking, rock climbing, moonlit walks, and stargazing at nightfall. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stargaze 

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Word History

Etymology

back-formation from stargazer

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of stargaze was in 1639

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Cite this Entry

“Stargaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargaze. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

stargaze

verb
star·​gaze -ˌgāz How to pronounce stargaze (audio)
stargazed; stargazing
1
: to gaze at stars
2
: to stare absentmindedly : daydream
stargazer noun

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