Word History Etymology Russian, literally, traveling companion, from s, so with + put' path First Known Use 1957, in the meaning defined above Time Traveler The first known use of Sputnik was in 1957 See more words from the same year ...
Define sputnik. sputnik synonyms, sputnik pronunciation, sputnik translation, English dictionary definition of sputnik. n. Any of a series of Soviet satellites sent into Earth orbit, especially the first, launched October 4, 1957. American Heritage® D
Define sputniks. sputniks synonyms, sputniks pronunciation, sputniks translation, English dictionary definition of sputniks. n. Any of a series of Soviet satellites sent into Earth orbit, especially the first, launched October 4, 1957. American Heritage