winner

noun

win·​ner ˈwi-nər 

: 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

Synonyms

• blockbuster
• hit
• megahit
• smash
• success
• supernova

Examples of winner in a Sentence

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The seven-time Grammy winner revealed that she’s had her pet for 15 years, starting after a very special birthday. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024

Did anyone win the Mega Millions? USA TODAY will share who the winners were, if any, on Saturday. —Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024

He’s won four fights in a row, and the winner seems certain to draw a ranked fighter next time out. —Brian Mazique, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024

In 2024, only three jackpot winners were declared before Friday's drawing, according to the Mega Millions website. —David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing winner

• co-winner
• winner's circle
• winner takes all

Kids Definition

winner

noun

win·​ner ˈwin-ər 

: one that wins