stargaze

verb

star·​gaze ˈstär-ˌgāz 

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

Venus, meanwhile, spends months blazing away in twilight looking exactly like what people who do not stargaze assume a star should look like — a brilliant white point. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026

At Sal Salis Ningaloo, stay in safari-style eco-tents nestled in the dunes where the outback reaches the ocean, and stargaze far from urban light pollution. — Stuart Rigg, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026

The s’mores are a standout, featuring vanilla bean marshmallows and rich chocolate, neatly packaged in a kit that makes for an easy dessert while stargazing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Far from the light pollution of cities, stargazing at sea can be spectacular, with opportunities to spot constellations, shooting stars, and, under the right conditions, the Milky Way. — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from stargazer

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for stargaze

• ablaze
• airways
• allays
• always
• amaze
• anglaise
• appraise
• archways
• arrays
• ashtrays
• assays
• atpase

Kids Definition

stargaze

verb

star·​gaze -ˌgāz 

stargazed; stargazing

1

: to gaze at stars

2

: to stare absentmindedly : daydream

stargazer noun