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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Mr. Obama clarified that there is no evidence of aliens, “unless there’s this enormous conspiracy.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
In the 1950s, Miller began making figurines — often of dinosaurs and space aliens — using plastic injection molding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
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
Nali drove through Gallup to the main public library, where Nathan checked out a science-fiction trilogy about kids who were drafted by the government to fight an interstellar war against aliens.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
