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

Its dimensions measure 10 by 14 by 11 miles (17 by 22 by 18 kilometers) across and orbits Mars three times each Martian day at a distance of about 3,700 miles (6,000 km). — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, the Martian actor remixed the classic suit in a maroon blazer and matching slacks with a subtle sheen and nearly-invisible striped pattern. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Aug. 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