alien
noun
a creature from outer space; extraterrestrial.
aliens
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pluralof alien.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A Japanese journalist coined the term cosplay -- combining costume and play -- in 1984 after seeing people dressed as monsters and aliens at a sci-fi convention in Los Angeles.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
Suggested causes include acoustic pollution from human activity, naturally occurring environmental sounds and conspiracy theories involving the CIA or even aliens.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
"This flight safely reached Venezuela and all illegal aliens on board were returned home," a DHS spokesperson told BBC on Tuesday.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
“Unnecessary delay hurts both aliens with meritorious claims and the American public who wish to see aliens with non-meritorious claims removed as quickly as possible,” the spokesperson said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Last night I dreamed I was on the ship, but rather than aliens, I was surrounded by Mom, Nana, Charlie and Zooey, Audrey, Diego, Marcus.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
