starlight

noun

star·​light ˈstär-ˌlīt How to pronounce starlight (audio)
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: the light given by the stars

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We had to find our way by starlight.
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Plus, its starlight sensor helps amplify footage for more colorful videos. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026 The simulation tracked the motion of gas, the passage of starlight, and the change in chemical concentrations, thus revealing how stars shape the gas in and around galaxies over billions of years. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The starlight dims for a moment, and the shape of that dip reveals the size, shape, and surroundings of the object that caused it. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 19 Sep. 2026 Transits favor planets orbiting close to their stars, particularly large planets that block more starlight and complete their orbits frequently. — Thomas Fauchez, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starlight

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of starlight was in the 14th century

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starlight

noun
star·​light ˈstär-ˌlīt How to pronounce starlight (audio)
: the light given by the stars

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