winner

noun

win·​ner ˈwi-nər How to pronounce winner (audio)
Synonyms of winnernext
: one that wins: such as
a
: one that is successful especially through praiseworthy ability and hard work
b
: a victor especially in games and sports
c
: one that wins admiration
d
: a shot in a court game that is not returned and that scores for the player making it

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The winners will receive their medals shortly. the winners and losers of the court case And the winner is…the blue team! With seconds left on the clock, she scored the winner.
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Who benefits most Critics argue the program’s biggest winners will be families who can afford to contribute. — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026 The inaugural Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards (The Darcys) crowned its first winners on Saturday, celebrating outstanding achievement in authentic disability representation across film, television and media. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 Written and directed by Garrard, the film, also set to release in 2027, stars Frankie Honey, Ava Ferrer, Azriel Dalman, Joe Moore and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars winner Jimbo, and is teased at the end of Pumpkinhead 2. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026 Group winner among Joey Logano, Chase Elliott, Bubba Wallace and Austin Cindric. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for winner

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of winner was in the 14th century

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winner

noun
win·​ner ˈwin-ər How to pronounce winner (audio)
: one that wins
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