victory

noun

vic·​to·​ry ˈvik-t(ə-)rē 

plural victories

1

: the overcoming of an enemy or antagonist

2

: achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavor against odds or difficulties

Synonyms

• palm
• triumph
• win

Examples of victory in a Sentence

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Tkachuk finished the game but only played a season-low 13:23 in the victory with most of his third-period shifts lasting around 30 seconds. —Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025

Sun Tzu’s The Art of War has been a key text for entrepreneurs in their business strategy and sports coaches in their pursuit of victory. —Tim Ellis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025

War of the Kingdoms bow at Series Mania represents an opportunity to grasp streaming victory from the jaws of theatrical defeat. —Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025

Hendrickson touched on his mentality going into the bout and how his faith played a role in his victory. —Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025

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

Phrases Containing victory

• in victory
• moral victory
• Pyrrhic victory
• sudden victory
• sweeping victory

Rhymes for victory

• contradictory
• valedictory

Kids Definition

victory

noun

vic·​to·​ry ˈvik-t(ə-)rē 

plural victories

1

: the overcoming of an enemy or opponent

2

: success in a struggle