victor

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noun

vic·​tor ˈvik-tər How to pronounce victor (audio)
Synonyms of victornext
: one that defeats an enemy or opponent : winner
victor adjective

Victor

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communications code word

used as a code word for the letter v

Examples of victor in a Sentence

Noun the victors in the battle the computer is usually the victor in a chess match against a human opponent
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Noun
Just five drivers have won Le Mans more times than Buemi, a four-time victor at the French classic. Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 May 2026 The eight-time winner of Formula 1’s Constructors’ World Championship, Mercedes has not claimed the title since 2021, giving way to Red Bull the two subsequent years, who in turn gave up the crown to McLaren, the overall victor in 2024 and 2025. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2026 Notably, he was named the victor of the 2024 Tournament of Champions. Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 By elevating a master product architect, Apple is betting that the ultimate victor of the AI age will be the company that owns the final, most valuable mile of the consumer experience. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for victor

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin, from vincere to conquer, win; akin to Old English wīgan to fight, Lithuanian veikti to be active

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Communications Code Word

1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of victor was in the 14th century

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“Victor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victor. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

victor

noun
vic·​tor ˈvik-tər How to pronounce victor (audio)
: one that defeats an enemy or opponent : winner

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