stargazing

noun
UK: /ˈstɑːɡeɪzɪŋ/
US: /ˈstɑːrɡeɪzɪŋ/

  1. The activity of looking at the stars and other objects in space, especially with a telescope.

    1. Let's go stargazing tonight.
    2. Amateur stargazing is a popular hobby for many people around the world.

Synonyms

astronomy
stargazing verb

  1. Looking thoughtfully or dreamily into the distance.

    1. He was just stargazing out the window.
    2. Lost in thought, she was stargazing, oblivious to the bustle around her.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "stargazing" is /ˈstɑːɡeɪzɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈstɑːrɡeɪzɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stargazing": astronomy.

Example usage of "stargazing": "Let's go stargazing tonight.". More examples on the page.