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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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
As for stargazing, Voyageurs offers visitors a rare opportunity to glimpse the aurora borealis in the lower 48.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025
Check my main feed for more in-depth articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses and more.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
This three-bedroom retreat includes private outdoor movie nights, bespoke stargazing, beach pool villa access, butler service and a complimentary premium minibar.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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 23 Apr. 2025.
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