stargazer

noun

star·​gaz·​er ˈstär-ˌgā-zər 

1

: one who gazes at the stars: such as

a

: astrologer

b

: astronomer

2

: any of various marine bony fishes (families Uranoscopidae and Dactyloscopidae) with the eyes on top of a blocky or conical head

Examples of stargazer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Here's what stargazers need to know before trying to spot the northern lights on Monday. —Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2024

During the May 5 to 6 peak, stargazers can expect to see around 50 shooting stars in the southern hemisphere, where the shower is most visible. —Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1