stargazer

[ stahr-gey-zer ]

/ ˈstɑrˌgeɪ zər /

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noun

a person who stargazes, as an astronomer or astrologer.

a daydreamer.

an impractical idealist.

any of several marine fishes of the family Uranoscopidae, having the eyes at the top of the head.

sand stargazer.

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Origin of stargazer

First recorded in 1550–60; star + gazer

How to use stargazer in a sentence

After supper, the dancers all went back to their boats, and this time the Star Gazer entered that of the eldest Princess.
The Red Fairy Book|Various
They sent for the Star Gazer, and asked him how he had contrived to learn their secret; but still he remained silent.
The Red Fairy Book|Various
"The transit of Venus, Rittenhouse," for it was that observation which had given this star-gazer fame and recognition abroad.
The Red City|S. Weir Mitchell
Mary's standards were those of the dreamer and the star gazer.
Contrary Mary|Temple Bailey

My practical new daughter growing a star-gazer, like the foolish old man?
The Sun Maid|Evelyn Raymond

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