martian

adjective

mar·​tian ˈmär-shən 

variants often Martian

: of or relating to the planet Mars or its hypothetical inhabitants

martian noun

often Martian

Examples of martian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Conversely, the team does not know whether the living yeast itself will survive Martian conditions. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

On Earth, hydrothermal systems can create environments capable of supporting microbial life, making these ancient Martian water systems particularly interesting to scientists investigating the Red Planet's past habitability. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026

The technology also suits space exploration to navigate dark lunar craters and Martian lava tubes where sunlight cannot reach. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

The Martian surface is a practically airless vacuum, constantly bombarded with radiation, and regularly reaches temperatures as low as -81 degrees Fahrenheit. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for martian

• darshan

Kids Definition

Martian

adjective

Mar·​tian

ˈmär-shən

: of or relating to the planet Mars or its supposed inhabitants

Martian noun