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

These mysterious features are a bunch of broad, shallow pits scattered across the Martian bedrock. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Scientists would still need to prove the yeast can survive real Martian radiation and atmospheric stress. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 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

The Martian atmosphere is thin, just 1 percent the density of air at sea level on Earth, so helicopters flying on Mars must spin their rotors faster than on Earth to generate lift. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 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