ex·tra·ter·res·tri·al
ˌek-strə-tə-ˈre-strē-əl 
-ˈres-chəl,
-ˈresh-chəl
: originating, existing, or occurring outside the earth or its atmosphere
extraterrestrial life
: a being from another world : an extraterrestrial being
Examples of extraterrestrial in a Sentence
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EW.com, 21 July 2024
Another big extraterrestrial battle is brewing: NBCUniversal has renewed Resident Alien for Season 4, TVLine has learned.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 18 June 2024
Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 22 July 2024
At the confluence of awe-inspiring size, pivotal plot function and memorable characterization sits Audrey II, the flytrap-like extraterrestrial with a thirst for blood and affinity for 1960s rock.
—Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
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Adjective
Hosted by actress Mackenzie Westmore, each challenge differs with contestants making themed looks ranging from extraterrestrial characters inspired by Star Trek to terrifying sea monsters.
—EW.com, 21 July 2024
Another big extraterrestrial battle is brewing: NBCUniversal has renewed Resident Alien for Season 4, TVLine has learned.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 18 June 2024
Noun
For a particularly space-like night, head roughly 30 miles west of the park visitor center to the quirky UFO Watchtower—a roadside attraction dedicated to chasing extraterrestrials, with an on-site tower, exhibit, and campsite (from $20).
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 22 July 2024
At the confluence of awe-inspiring size, pivotal plot function and memorable characterization sits Audrey II, the flytrap-like extraterrestrial with a thirst for blood and affinity for 1960s rock.
—Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
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“Extraterrestrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extraterrestrial. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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