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- [stahr-geyz]
- /ˈstɑrˌgeɪz/
- /ˈstɑːˌɡeɪ.zər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stahr-geyz]
- /ˈstɑrˌgeɪz/
Definitions of stargazing word
- verb without object stargazing to gaze at or observe the stars. 1
- verb without object stargazing to daydream. 1
- uncountable noun stargazing Stargazing is the activity of studying the stars as an astronomer or astrologer. 0
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Origin of stargazing
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; back formation from stargazer
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Parts of speech for Stargazing
noun
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preposition
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stargazing popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
stargazing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stargazing
noun stargazing
- astrochemistry — the study of the chemistry of celestial bodies and space, esp by means of spectroscopy
- astrometry — the branch of astronomy concerned with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies
- astronomy — Astronomy is the scientific study of the stars, planets, and other natural objects in space.
- astrophysics — Astrophysics is the study of the physical and chemical structure of the stars, planets, and other natural objects in space.
- daydream — A daydream is a series of pleasant thoughts, usually about things that you would like to happen.
adjective stargazing
- astrological — the study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of the heavenly bodies on human affairs.
Top questions with stargazing
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