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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The most spacious is bright-pink bungalow three, with a private terrace overlooking the sea perfect for enjoying morning coffee, sunset drinks, or stargazing in the evenings—one of the perks of Careyes’s strict light pollution rules in place to protect nesting turtles on the beach. Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2023 What an autumn it’s been for stargazing all around the world. Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024 The rooftop, however, is where guests get the chance to stargaze. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024 Sitting together in comfortable silence, perhaps while stargazing or enjoying nature, can foster a deeper sense of peace and connection. Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 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 Dec. 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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