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

• win
• triumph

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

The Chiefs defeated the Lions 30-17 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, improving to an even 3-3 with the victory. —Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025

Rookie sensation Emeka Egbuka departed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' victory with a hamstring injury. —Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025

In a statement shared on her social media, Lovato expressed her excitement at returning to live performance for a victory lap. —Stephen Daw, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025

Major news networks continued their coverage of President Donald Trump‘s trip to the Middle East to take a victory lap over a ceasefire in Israel’s war with Hamas. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 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