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 Joshua Tree National Park has plenty of activities year round including hiking, camping, rock climbing, and of course, stargazing. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2024 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, 3 June 2024 Visitors can pretend to be Junior Wilderness Explorers and engage in a bunch of mini adventures like stargazing and fetching the mail. Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 May 2024 Borrego Springs is an International Dark Sky community, making stargazing a must. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 28 Mar. 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 2 Jul. 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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