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
From honey harvesting and reef diving to house-music history, bespoke tailoring and stargazing, each experience is tailored to connect guests with the people, traditions and stories that define a place. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Why October skies stand out What month offers the clearest skies for stargazing? — Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Some travelers make their way to this part of southwest Colorado for the outdoor adventures—like whitewater rafting, skiing, hiking, and stargazing in nearby Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and International Dark Sky Park. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026 Daily happenings include golf at nearby Ko Olina Golf Club, group sunrise yoga, tennis clinics, pickleball workshops, resin surfboard painting, and stargazing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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