1
: the Roman god of war compare ares
2
: the planet fourth in order from the sun and conspicuous for its red color see Planets Table

Examples of Mars in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Lawrence is a producer and drummer who’s been credited on songs by Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Bruno Mars, and more. Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 18 July 2024 Along with her horror movie career, Curtis has also starred in movies like Freaky Friday, Veronica Mars and Everything Everywhere All at Once, which earned Curtis her first Academy Award. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 17 July 2024 Stamped From the Beginning is nominated in the juried category of Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking, alongside Beyond Utopia and Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 July 2024 However, the Moon then faces off with out-of-the-blue Uranus and passionate Mars, bringing a shock that may shake our foundations. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for Mars 

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Word History

Etymology

Latin Mart-, Mars

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Mars was in the 14th century

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“Mars.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mars. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

Mars

noun
: the planet fourth in order from the sun see planet

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