victory

noun

vic·​to·​ry ˈvik-t(ə-)rē How to pronounce victory (audio)
plural victories
Synonyms of victorynext
1
: the overcoming of an enemy or antagonist
2
: achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavor against odds or difficulties

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The general led the troops to victory. They had never experienced the thrill of victory. The passage of the law was a tremendous victory for their cause. It was a decisive victory for the army.
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Itauma was 14-0 with 12 wins by knockout; eight of his stoppage victories had come in the first round, and 11 within two rounds. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026 The Falcons took a lengthy look at their starters and survived a second-half push to earn a 17-12 victory over the Dolphins on Friday night at Hard Rock Stadium. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 29 Aug. 2026 For Green, and the Warriors (2-0), the victory eliminated any lingering doubts about their season opener last week, a thrilling, 32-26 triple-overtime win against Newbury Park. — Joel Beers, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 Democrats won down-ballot victories, undoubtedly fueled by the Senate race’s momentum. — Eleanor Dearman updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for victory

Word History

Etymology

Middle English victorie, from Anglo-French, from Latin victoria, from victor

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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“Victory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victory. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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victory

noun
vic·​to·​ry ˈvik-t(ə-)rē How to pronounce victory (audio)
plural victories
1
: the overcoming of an enemy or opponent
2
: success in a struggle

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