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

In New Mexico, where wide open landscapes and minimal light pollution create some of the clearest skies in the United States, stargazers enjoy a prime view of this annual celestial display.

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For stargazers wondering where to look, Griffith Observatory says to keep your eyes on Orion’s raised club.

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Still, Krupp said seeing just one shooting star is a special experience, and one that will often elicit cheers if you’re in the company of other stargazers.

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Early-rising stargazers in the UK woke up to a lunar eclipse just before dawn on Friday.

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Early-rising UK stargazers are in for a celestial treat later this week as a partial lunar eclipse takes place just before dawn on Friday.

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Related Words

• astronomer