noun Uncommon

gazing

GAY-zihng

Gazing (noun) means the act of looking at something steadily and for a long time. Example: “They spent the evening gazing at the stars.”

noun

The act of looking at something steadily and for a long time.

"They spent the evening gazing at the stars."

"Her gazing out the window worried her teacher."

How to Use Gazing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLooking at something intently and without looking away.

Common pairings

gazing at the stars gazing into the distance star-gazing

Word Forms

gazings plural

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Rhymes for gazing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “gazing” mean?

The word “gazing” means the act of looking at something steadily and for a long time. In plain terms, looking at something intently and without looking away.

How do you pronounce “gazing”?

“Gazing” is pronounced GAY-zihng (/ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “gazing” in a sentence?

Here is “gazing” used in a sentence: “They spent the evening gazing at the stars.”

What part of speech is “gazing”?

“Gazing” is a noun.

Is “gazing” a common word?

“Gazing” is an uncommon word in modern English.