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stargazing

/ˈstɑːrˌɡeɪ.zɪŋ/
star · gaz · ing
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• noun

1

The recreational or scientific observation of the stars and other celestial bodies in the night sky.

Example

"The clear, moonless night in the desert provided ideal conditions for stargazing with our new telescope."

2

The state or habit of indulging in impractical daydreams, romantic fantasies, or absentminded contemplation.

Example

"He was warned that no amount of idealistic stargazing would solve the company's immediate financial problems."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late 16th-century English as a compound of 'star' (from Old English 'steorra') and 'gaze' (from Middle English 'gasen', of Scandinavian origin), originally referring to astrology before shifting to amateur astronomy and daydreaming.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stargazing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stargazing
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