stares
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈstɛɹz// UK //stˈeəz// stares
n. long, steady looks at someone or something. You usually do this when you are surprised, curious, or being rude.
n. prolonged and fixed looks with the eyes wide open. Often implies intense concentration, astonishment, or a lack of social manners.
She ignored the curious stares of the people in the room.
The street performer's unusual costume attracted long stares from everyone walking past the square.
He felt uncomfortable under the cold stares of the committee members, who seemed to have already reached a verdict before he spoke.
Usage
Plural form of the noun 'stare'; often paired with descriptive adjectives like 'blank', 'cold', or 'vacant'.