mars

noun
UK: /mɑːz/
US: /mɑːrz/

  1. The fourth planet from the Sun in our solar system, known for its reddish appearance.

    1. Mars is smaller than Earth. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists are very interested in finding if there was water on Mars. [ ] [ ]

  2. In Roman mythology, Mars is the god of war.

    1. Mars was a powerful god. [ ] [ ]
    2. The statue depicted Mars in full battle armor, ready for war. [ ] [ ]
mars transitive-verb

  1. To ruin or spoil something.

    1. Don't mars the table. [ ] [ ]
    2. One mistake can mars your entire career, so be careful and thoughtful. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mars" in English means: The fourth planet from the Sun in our solar system, known for its reddish appearance., In Roman mythology, Mars is the god of war..

The phonetic transcription of "mars" is /mɑːz/ in British English and /mɑːrz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "mars": "Mars is smaller than Earth.". More examples on the page.