stargazer
Stargazer (noun) means a person who watches or studies the stars, whether as a hobby or professionally. Example: “Amateur stargazers gathered on the hill to watch the meteor shower.”
How to use stargazer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who watches the night sky, or a strange fish named for the position of its eyes.
Word forms
stargazers plural
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Amateur _____ gathered on the hill to watch the meteor shower.
Etymology
A compound of "star" + "gazer" (one who gazes), literally "one who gazes at stars."
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What does “stargazer” mean?
The word “stargazer” means a person who watches or studies the stars, whether as a hobby or professionally. In plain terms, someone who watches the night sky, or a strange fish named for the position of its eyes.
How do you pronounce “stargazer”?
“Stargazer” is pronounced STAHR-gayz (/ˈstɑɹˌɡeɪzɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stargazer” in a sentence?
Here is “stargazer” used in a sentence: “Amateur stargazers gathered on the hill to watch the meteor shower.”
What part of speech is “stargazer”?
“Stargazer” is a noun.
How many meanings does “stargazer” have?
“Stargazer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who watches or studies the stars, whether as a hobby or professionally.