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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe name of Russia's long-running spacecraft and rocket program.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Soyuzes
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Etymology
From Russian soyuz, meaning "union."
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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