stargazing
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
Examples of stargazing in a Sentence
We left the city after dark to do some stargazing.
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Jase Parnell-Brookes, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Or opt for an evening of stargazing.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
How to see the northern lights As always, dark skies make for better stargazing.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 19 Jan. 2026
The fully landscaped roof serves as an ideal setting for stargazing.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stargazing
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“Stargazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargazing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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