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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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 Five Arizona locations ranked in the top 10 for stargazing in 2024: Fountain Hills at No. 2. Flagstaff at No. 3. Cottonwood at No. 5. Big Park/Village of Oak Creek tied at No. 6 with Town of Castle Valley, Utah. Sedona at No. 8. Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 1 June 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 1 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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