stargazer

noun

star·​gaz·​er ˈstär-ˌgā-zər How to pronounce stargazer (audio)
1
: one who gazes at the stars: such as
2
: any of various marine bony fishes (families Uranoscopidae and Dactyloscopidae) with the eyes on top of a blocky or conical head

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That same moon rose over billions of stargazers spread across the globe, including countless photographers who have already shared jaw-dropping images of the lunar spectacle. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026 There’s a catch-22 for April stargazers. Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026 Today, its free public sessions let stargazers get up close and personal with myriad celestial marvels. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026 Although impressive for stargazers, SpaceX launches are not without controversy. Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stargazer

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stargazer was in 1560

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“Stargazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargazer. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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