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

Expect several victories and a deep playoff run from Briscoe, who also won the pole for Sunday’s Daytona 500. —Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025

In that victory, John Tonje led the way for the Badgers with 22 points, six rebounds, and four assists. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025

Austin Cindric Cindric has not built on his surprising 2022 victory, prevailing only in the 2024 Illinois 300 to snap an 85-race winless streak. —Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025

Janai Mathis and Ariana Gonzalez both drove in three runs while Amari Broughton pelted a home run for the Golden Lions, who scored the game's first eight runs and notched their first victory of the season. —Erick Taylor, arkansasonline.com, 15 Feb. 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

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