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stargazer

STAHR-gayz

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.”

noun
1
A person who watches or studies the stars, whether as a hobby or professionally.
"Amateur stargazers gathered on the hill to watch the meteor shower."
2
A type of bottom-dwelling ocean fish with eyes on top of its head.
"The stargazer fish buries itself in the sand, waiting for prey."

How to use stargazer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who watches the night sky, or a strange fish named for the position of its eyes.

Common pairings
amateur stargazer stargazer telescope

Word forms

stargazers plural

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Etymology

A compound of "star" + "gazer" (one who gazes), literally "one who gazes at stars."

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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