noun
starlight
STAH-lyt
Starlight (noun) means Light that comes from stars. Example: “They walked home by starlight after the campfire died down.”
noun
1
Light that comes from stars.
"Bright starlight enabled us to see much of the country."
— , Ambulance Trains in Algeria and Tunisia (1944)
"They walked home by starlight after the campfire died down."
How to use starlight
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe dim, natural light given off by stars at night.
Common pairings
by starlight
faint starlight
starlight and moonlight
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Word forms
- Plural
- starlights
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Etymology
A simple compound of "star" + "light."
Frequently asked questions
What does “starlight” mean?
The word “starlight” means light that comes from stars. In plain terms, the dim, natural light given off by stars at night.
How do you pronounce “starlight”?
“Starlight” is pronounced STAH-lyt (/ˈstɑː(ɹ)laɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “starlight” in a sentence?
Here is “starlight” used in a sentence: “They walked home by starlight after the campfire died down.”
What part of speech is “starlight”?
“Starlight” is a noun.
