Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mars

noun
/mɑːrz/
Definition
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun in our solar system.
Examples
  • Mars has the largest volcano in the solar system, Olympus Mons.
  • Scientists believe that Mars may have had liquid water on its surface in the past.
  • Rovers like Curiosity have been sent to Mars to explore its surface.
Meaning
It is often referred to as the ‘Red Planet’ due to its reddish appearance, which comes from iron oxide (rust) on its surface.
Synonyms
  • The Red Planet
  • Planet Mars