noun

Soyuz

SOY-yooz

Soyuz (noun) means a Russian (originally Soviet) series of spacecraft and rockets used to carry crews to orbit and to the International Space Station. Example: “The cosmonauts returned to Earth aboard a Soyuz capsule.”

noun

A Russian (originally Soviet) series of spacecraft and rockets used to carry crews to orbit and to the International Space Station.

"The cosmonauts returned to Earth aboard a Soyuz capsule."

How to use Soyuz

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe name of Russia's long-running spacecraft and rocket program.

Word forms

Soyuzes plural

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Etymology

From Russian soyuz, meaning "union."

Origin: Russian

Frequently asked questions

What does “Soyuz” mean?

The word “Soyuz” means a Russian (originally Soviet) series of spacecraft and rockets used to carry crews to orbit and to the International Space Station. In plain terms, the name of Russia's long-running spacecraft and rocket program.

How do you pronounce “Soyuz”?

“Soyuz” is pronounced SOY-yooz (/ˈsɔɪjuːz/ in IPA).

How do you use “Soyuz” in a sentence?

Here is “Soyuz” used in a sentence: “The cosmonauts returned to Earth aboard a Soyuz capsule.”

What part of speech is “Soyuz”?

“Soyuz” is a noun.

Where does the word “Soyuz” come from?

The word “Soyuz” comes from Russian. From Russian soyuz, meaning "union.".

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