martian

adjective

mar·​tian ˈmär-shən How to pronounce martian (audio)
variants often Martian
: of or relating to the planet Mars or its hypothetical inhabitants
martian noun
often Martian

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Europe is also responsible for the overall assembly of the landing platform and operating the rover on the Martian surface. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026 Kelly Baldwin gives birth to her son, Alex, in Martian orbit. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Visible changes to the Martian surface are more often marked by millions of years, not by dozens of them. Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026 Use that Martian heat to scaffold your own determination, strengthening you to handle long-term commitment. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for martian

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of martian was in 1880

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“Martian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martian. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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Martian

adjective
Mar·​tian
ˈmär-shən
: of or relating to the planet Mars or its supposed inhabitants
Martian noun

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