starlight

noun

star·​light ˈstär-ˌlīt 

: the light given by the stars

Examples of starlight in a Sentence

We had to find our way by starlight.

Recent Examples on the Web

The starlight dims for a moment, and the shape of that dip reveals the size, shape, and surroundings of the object that caused it. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 19 Sep. 2026

Coronagraphs work by blocking out the glare from far-off starlight, allowing light bouncing off the planets orbiting those stars to be captured for direct observations. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Transits favor planets orbiting close to their stars, particularly large planets that block more starlight and complete their orbits frequently. — Thomas Fauchez, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

Roman will be able to use its coronagraph like a shield against harsh starlight to spot planets that are otherwise difficult to see around other stars and identify them. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for starlight

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

Kids Definition

starlight

noun

star·​light ˈstär-ˌlīt 

: the light given by the stars