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

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Its in-house experts offer cultural insight via informal Q&As, while tours include diving on the Red Sea’s pristine reef, planting mangroves, and stargazing with a local astrophysicist. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 How to find suitable locations for stargazing with a monocular. Matt Morris, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024 Creative decor with upcycled and reclaimed materials, retractable roofs for stargazing from bed From $4,400/night Book now Soneva brought its castaway fantasy to new heights with the May 2024 opening of a third Maldivian hideaway that’s its grandest—and smallest—resort to date. Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025 Situated about 300 miles from both Salt Lake City and Las Vegas, the secluded country estate is an ideal spot for privacy seekers and nature lovers who enjoy stargazing and exploring national parks. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stargaze

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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“Stargaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargaze. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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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