stargazing

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noun

star·​gaz·​ing ˈstär-ˌgā-ziŋ How to pronounce stargazing (audio)
Synonyms of stargazingnext
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

stargazing

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present participle of stargaze

Examples of stargazing in a Sentence

Noun We left the city after dark to do some stargazing.
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Noun
Near Fargo, on the remote west side of the swamp, the park offers campgrounds and some of the best stargazing in the state. — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 2 Sep. 2026 As for the best times to go, the shoulder seasons of early to mid-spring and mid- to late fall offer the most pleasant temperatures, while winter sees fewer crowds and extra-dark skies for stargazing. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026 When night falls, another show begins with a dedicated corner of the estate designed for stargazing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 Nearby Dead Horse Point State Park offers stunning, high-altitude vistas and runs excellent stargazing programming on Friday and Saturday nights. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stargazing

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stargazing was in 1576

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“Stargazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargazing. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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