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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On that summer day five years ago, the Wyoming countryside seemed cast in a red, Martian glow. — Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 Season 2 builds to a climax where Martian attempts to prove his loyalty. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 June 2026 The rover has captured an incredible wealth of imagery, data, and even samples of Martian material. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 June 2026 The spacecraft advanced scientists’ understanding of the Martian atmosphere and evolution, Curry said. — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for martian

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of martian was in 1880

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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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