often capitalized
: of or relating to the planet Mars or its hypothetical inhabitants
martian
noun
often capitalized
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Dark surface markings are clearly seen against the characteristic red tones of the dusty martian surface.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
Between 2018 and 2022, InSight sat on the martian surface and used the robot’s three sensors to feel out the planet’s seismic activity.
—Christie Wilcox, science.org, 12 Aug. 2024
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For looks that are out of this world, try out a martian and astronaut costume this Halloween.
—Juliana Labianca, Good Housekeeping, 21 Aug. 2023
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
Between 2018 and 2022, InSight sat on the martian surface and used the robot’s three sensors to feel out the planet’s seismic activity.
—Christie Wilcox, science.org, 12 Aug. 2024
Get the full tutorial here » Martian and Astronaut
For looks that are out of this world, try out a martian and astronaut costume this Halloween.
—Juliana Labianca, Good Housekeeping, 21 Aug. 2023
See All Example Sentences for martian
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“Martian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martian. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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