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
"It was unseasonably dry, so I can only assume we have the aliens and their advanced weather-control technology to thank for that."
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 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
No, I don’t know where the aliens put my real grandma or if we’ll ever get her back.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
