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

Since then, the rover has traveled over 20 miles (32 kilometers) across the rocky Martian soil, searching for potential signs of ancient life on the Red Planet. — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 27 July 2026

Meanwhile, Cassell and her Martians recall the pulpy Martian warrior civilization depicted in a series of Edgar Rice Burroughs novels that kicks off with A Princess of Mars, which the episode will later directly reference. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 July 2026

The Martian actor appeared in an MTV UK video interview alongside his Odyssey costar Zendaya on Wednesday, and took the opportunity to shower praise on his longtime friend and frequent collaborator. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026

The material found on Martian rocks, Murphy’s team warns, might have originated from non-biological processes as well. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 4 July 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