stargaze

verb

star·​gaze ˈstär-ˌgāz How to pronounce stargaze (audio)
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 Multiple Arizona cities were voted best for stargazing in the U.S. and would be optimal places to view the aurora. Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024 That’s because around midnight each night, the waxing gibbous moon will slide beneath the horizon, eliminating lunar light that diminishes stargazing. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 22 July 2024 While his imagination is fueled by his upbringing—days spent watching his grandmother sew and nights stargazing at his family's sheep ranch—Dugi also finds inspiration in Santa Fe, which he's called home since 2010. Ashley M. Biggers, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2024 Spend your days scuba diving the reefs of the Kona coast and your nights stargazing at the Mauna Kea observatory. Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for stargaze 

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Word History

Etymology

back-formation from stargazer

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of stargaze was in 1639

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Cite this Entry

“Stargaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargaze. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

stargaze

verb
star·​gaze -ˌgāz How to pronounce stargaze (audio)
stargazed; stargazing
1
: to gaze at stars
2
: to stare absentmindedly : daydream
stargazer noun

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