Definition

A person who looks at something for a long time without blinking or moving their eyes.

Example

The starer watched the performance intently, not missing a single moment.

Conversation

Did you see that guy at the café who just kept staring at us?

Yeah, he was such a starer! It was a bit creepy.

I wonder what he was thinking while he was being a starer.

Maybe he just found us interesting or something.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'starer' is derived from 'star' (from Old English 'steorra', meaning a celestial body) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A 'starer' is a person who stares, often at the stars or something captivating.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is a 'person who stares' ('-er') at a 'celestial body' ('star'). This helps you remember that a 'starer' is someone who gazes intently.

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