starlight

noun

star·​light ˈstär-ˌlīt How to pronounce starlight (audio)
: the light given by the stars

Examples of starlight in a Sentence

We had to find our way by starlight.
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Throughout this image, filaments and wisps of different hues represent reflected starlight from still-forming protostars within the cloud. Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024 Fortunately, downtown Indy is full of bars and eateries that stay open long after starlight falls on the city. Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024 Those transits are a boon to observers, because if there is an atmosphere, some of the starlight will pass through it. Bydaniel Clery, science.org, 20 June 2024 When Neptune crossed in front of a star, the planet seemed to block some of the starlight even before reaching a full eclipse, suggesting that some wispy mass drifted beyond the geographical boundary of the planet—a ring, perhaps. Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for starlight 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of starlight was in the 14th century

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“Starlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starlight. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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starlight

noun
star·​light ˈstär-ˌlīt How to pronounce starlight (audio)
: the light given by the stars

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