stargazing

1 of 2

noun

star·​gaz·​ing ˈstär-ˌgā-ziŋ 

1

: the act or practice of a stargazer

2

a

: absorption in chimerical or impractical ideas : woolgathering

b

: the quality or state of being absent-minded

stargazing

2 of 2

present participle of stargaze

Examples of stargazing in a Sentence

Noun

We left the city after dark to do some stargazing.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Couples will find plenty to appeal—especially cocktails at the speakeasy 80 Proof, an elegant steak dinner at Steadfire, and evening stargazing with wine and charcuterie. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

In addition to stargazing, the park also offers bird watching, camping, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking and scenic driving opportunities. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Identifying stars in the field One of the most common and convenient uses for stargazing apps is identifying stars, constellations and more, just by pointing your phone's camera at them. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

From honey harvesting and reef diving to house-music history, bespoke tailoring and stargazing, each experience is tailored to connect guests with the people, traditions and stories that define a place. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stargazing

• amazing
• appraising
• rephrasing
• blazing
• brazing
• crazing
• gazing
• glazing
• grazing
• hazing
• phasing
• phrasing