starlight

[stahr-lahyt]

noun

1. the light lights emanating from the stars.

starlight

/ ˈstɑːˌlaɪt /

noun

1. the light emanating from the stars

adjective

1. of or like starlight

2. Also: starlit. illuminated by starlight

Word History and Origins

Origin of starlight¹

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; star, light ¹

Example Sentences

For many years, astronomers searching for planets capable of hosting liquid water have developed ever more advanced telescopes and modeling tools to detect extremely faint variations in starlight.

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Roz’s head dipped underwater, and she heard a flurry of clicks and whistles, and when she popped up again, she spotted a family of whales glistening in the starlight as they raced through the waves.

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They employed an algorithm to identify small, repeated dips in starlight caused by planets passing in front of their stars.

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These dense, cooler clumps of gas contain tiny dust particles that block the starlight from behind, creating dramatic shadowy features.

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The same shimmering effect that makes distant horizons appear wavy on a hot day causes starlight to flicker and distort as it travels through the air.

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