# starlight

/ˈstɑɹˌɫaɪt/ (US) · /stˈɑːlaɪt/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/starlight
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

the light that comes from stars in the night sky. It is often very faint and soft.

For teachers: the light emitted by stars, typically visible from Earth during the night. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts to evoke a sense of distance or tranquility.

## Examples

- The starlight was bright enough to see the path.
- We sat on the beach for hours, watching the starlight reflect off the calm ocean waves.
- In the absence of any artificial glow from the city, the starlight was remarkably intense, casting long and delicate shadows across the desert floor.

## Usage notes

- Uncountable; rarely used in the plural unless referring to the light of specific, individual stars in a poetic sense.

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