stargaze

verb

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

intransitive verb

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

Examples of stargaze in a Sentence

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There will be several events across the region where the public can stargaze and celebrate the night skies, and this year’s celebration coincides with a meteor shower and a new moon. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026 Designed with a long-lasting teakwood, the outdoor loveseat is just as effective in supporting outdoor soirees, from intimate BBQs, to nights stargazing around a cozy firepit. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026 Primitive camping is permitted, and this is also a great place to go stargazing. Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 Guests can stargaze from private terraces while soaking in open-air lithium bathtubs, or unwind in saunas, steam rooms, and volcanic mineral treatments inspired by the terrain. Sorrel Moseley-Williams, Time, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stargaze

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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“Stargaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargaze. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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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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