earthling

noun

earth·​ling ˈərth-liŋ 

variants or Earthling

1

: an inhabitant of the earth

2

: worldling

Examples of earthling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mars Attacks, released in 1962, was a huge hit with kids, though many parents objected to the gruesome artwork of Martians eviscerating Earthlings. — Bob Woods, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

As Earthlings mourn the loss of this out-of-this-world personality, his Rocky Horror costars are paying tribute to the sparkly-eyed, sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania. — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026

Although there were sound reasons for boycotting both Russia, in 2018, and Qatar, in 2022, earthlings still tucked their consciences into their back pockets and showed up. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

The story line has nothing to do with Queen but instead centers on a tale about rebel Earthlings overthrowing their cruel overlords. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

earthling

noun

earth·​ling ˈərth-liŋ 

: one who lives on the planet earth