a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
"Mars has two satellites"
(Roman mythology) Roman god of war and agriculture; father of Romulus and Remus; counterpart of Greek Ares
"In the ancient pantheon, Mars was revered not only as a fierce warrior but also as the nurturing father who founded Rome alongside his sons."
plural of mar
"The network administrator configured the new router to communicate directly with MARs for efficient IP addressing."
Alternative form of Mas
Abbreviation of multicast address resolution server.
In plain English: Mars is the fourth planet from the sun, often called the Red Planet because of its rusty color.
"The red planet Mars is visible in the night sky tonight."
Usage: Do not use "mars" to mean the planet; that is spelled with an 's' at the end (Mars). The word you are looking for in technical contexts is actually "mrs," which stands for Multicast Address Resolution Protocol.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of mar
"The constant rain began to mars his mood after just a few hours in the city."
In plain English: To mars something means to ruin it or make it less perfect.
"The heavy rain began to mars the pristine white walls of the old house."
Usage: Do not use "mars" as a verb in modern English; it is an archaic third-person form of "mar." Instead, use the present tense "mars" only when referring to the planet or its moons.
The fourth planet in the solar system. Symbol: ♂
"The radio operator checked his manual to confirm that the new MARCNET protocol was compatible with their existing Mars units before deployment."
The Mars Bar, a brand of chocolate bar with caramel and nougat filling.
Initialism of Military Auxiliary Radio System.
The name Mars comes from the Roman god of war, originally known as Māvors in early Latin before evolving into the form used today. It entered English through Middle English, retaining its connection to the deity who presided over conflict and military might.