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

Allred will appear on stage with Harris, a sign that Democrats see a possible path to victory in his uphill challenge of Cruz. —Nicole Cobler, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024

That left the purples for an overly belabored victory. —Kris Holt, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Most Trump victory scenarios would require him to improve at least little on his 2020 numbers here, and Republicans think Harris will have trouble matching Biden’s 2020 vote in this region. —Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024

On October 20, the Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 67-62, clinching a historic victory and capping off a huge season for women’s basketball in the US. —Caroline Tien, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024

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