terrestrial

adjective
UK: /təˈrestriəl/
US: /təˈrestriəl/

  1. Relating to the Earth.

    1. We saw a terrestrial animal near the forest edge that day.
    2. The geologist studied terrestrial rock formations to understand Earth's history.

  2. Living on the land as opposed to in the sea or air.

    1. Snails are terrestrial creatures and need moisture to survive.
    2. Most terrestrial plants have roots that absorb water from the ground.

  3. Relating to the planet Earth, or its inhabitants.

    1. Scientists search for signs of terrestrial life on other planets.
    2. The novel explores the potential impact of extraterrestrial contact on terrestrial society.

Synonyms

earthly grounded
terrestrial noun

  1. A plant or animal that lives on land.

    1. The museum had a collection of terrestrial species.
    2. Research focused on the behavior of terrestrials in the local park.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "terrestrial" in English means: Relating to the Earth., Living on the land as opposed to in the sea or air., Relating to the planet Earth, or its inhabitants..

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

Synonyms for "terrestrial": earthly, grounded.

Example usage of "terrestrial": "We saw a terrestrial animal near the forest edge that day.". More examples on the page.