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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But the judge overreached, depriving city voters of a choice in the District 2 race and making Wright’s opponent Mike Gelin, who sued Wright, an automatic winner, pending the outcome of court appeals. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 Even the winners understand that gambling on sports comes at a cost. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026 The winner of the election will serve a six-year term as one of the Railroad Commission of Texas’ three commissioners. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026 Swift, an Emmy and Grammy winner, has never been nominated for an Oscar. — Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for winner

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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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