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

Using a technique called spectroscopy, astronomers split starlight into its constituent wavelengths, producing a spectrum much like a rainbow. — Alix Freckelton, Space.com, 11 Nov. 2026

But even this is not sufficient for everything, as the starlight is not completely blocked and the hazy pattern that results can still obscure distant planets. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

These tiny mismatches leave smudges of starlight that can hide a faint planet in the image, meaning that the telescope’s ability to see smaller planets is limited by its overall stability. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026

Four devices, one countertop The aluminum tabletop model features a tilting stainless steel hinge and comes in silver, starlight, rose pink and space gray. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 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