extraplanetary

[ ek-struh-plan-i-ter-ee ]

adjective

1. existing or occurring in outer space beyond a planet, especially away from the planet Earth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of extraplanetary¹

First recorded in 1865–70; extra- + planetary

Example Sentences

Simple common sense tells us that the UFO speculators are probably not about to get in touch with extraplanetary aliens.

From Seattle Times

Until civilian space travel becomes a reality, the Atacama, with its spectral beauty, will remain perhaps the closest one can get to an extraplanetary experience.

From New York Times

The process of deploying and decommissioning these extraplanetary objects can disrupt the stratospheric ozone layer; deposit aluminum in, and otherwise modify the chemical composition of, the upper atmosphere; and alters Earth’s albedo—its ability to reflect sunlight.

From Scientific American

Instead, Barry’s ET, which the president calls a “sentient sofa,” is the extraplanetary version of an alt-right troll that failed to launch from its parents’ basement.

From Slate

India, or China may have, our citizen collective, too, can claim a place on the extraplanetary stage.

From Slate