stargazer

[ stahr-gey-zer ]

noun

1. a person who stargazes, as an astronomer or astrologer.
2. a daydreamer.
3. an impractical idealist.
4. any of several marine fishes of the family Uranoscopidae, having the eyes at the top of the head.
5. sand stargazer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stargazer¹

First recorded in 1550–60; star + gazer ( def )

Example Sentences

She is also the co-founder of the Stargazer Foundation, which provides free online tools for nonprofits.

From The Daily Beast

He rode sidewise and swaying, crooning a gay little saddle song; to which Stargazer, his horse, twitched back an inquiring ear.

From Project Gutenberg

Ticket dashed into the lead, but Stargazer soon assumed command, with Berlin forcing the pace at his side.

From Project Gutenberg

On went Stargazer, his dazzling pace tearing at the hearts of those who attempted to follow it.

From Project Gutenberg

Because it made me mad to see a stargazer like that turning your head.

From Project Gutenberg

Did you ever read of the stargazer who fell into an open well at the street corner?

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• astronomer