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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Volleyball winners included Cypress Creek, Boone, Lake Howell, DeLand and Orangewood Christian. — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 The Oscar winner paired a leopard-print Givenchy fall 2026 dress and the fashion house’s modern take on T-strap high heels. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 First-round picks arrive in early September, followed by final pitching later that month, with winners named during ACFM. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 Filmfare Award winner Yash is best known for movies including the KGF franchise, Masterpiece, Santhu Straight Forward, Mr and Mrs Ramachari, Gajakesari, Raja Huli and Googly. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 26 Aug. 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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