starlight
noun
star·light
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Definition of starlight
: the light given by the stars
Examples of starlight in a Sentence
We had to find our way by starlight.
Recent Examples on the Web
The larger had more than five times the mass of the sun, and physics dictates that something this massive which is generating no starlight to counteract the pull of its gravity must be a black hole. — The Economist, "Gravitational astronomy proves its maturity," 22 Aug. 2019 In the starlight, gems shimmered beneath the waves. — David Canfield, EW.com, "Exclusive: Get a first look at Holly Black's original Maleficent novel," 7 Aug. 2019 Astronomers analyze the observatory's data using algorithms that search for these repeating eclipses of starlight. — Adam Mann, Scientific American, "Astronomers Don't Know What to Make of This Incredibly Bizarre Star," 3 July 2019 By observing the disk through blocking out starlight, researchers were able to better study processes happening close to the black hole’s edge. — Fox News, "NASA’s Hubble telescope detects supermassive black hole that defies theoretical models," 12 July 2019 At The Arabella, outdoor spaces include a starlight pool with Galleria views and a hot tub. — Valerie Sweeten, Houston Chronicle, "Condo Life: Luxury high-rise lifestyle includes desired amenities," 7 July 2019 Those compounds have unique patterns that affect starlight, allowing astronomers to identify them as diffuse interstellar bands. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, "Hubble Space Telescope spots 'soccer balls' in space," 25 June 2019 Sagan had a grand vision for the future of space exploration, imagining that astro-sailors would take part in intergalactic regattas, racing their spaceships through the universe by harnessing the power of starlight. — Amy Thompson, Smithsonian, "LightSail 2 Launches to Space to Soar on the Power of Sunshine," 25 June 2019 Gases in the exoplanet’s atmosphere will absorb certain frequencies of the starlight, leaving telltale dips in the spectrum. — Quanta Magazine, "Scientists Debate Signatures of Alien Life," 2 Feb. 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'starlight.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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starlight
noun
English Language Learners Definition of starlight
: the light produced by stars
See the full definition for starlight in the English Language Learners Dictionary
starlight
noun
star·light
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Kids Definition of starlight
: the light given by the stars