win-win

adjective

ˈwin-ˈwin How to pronounce win-win (audio)
-ˌwin
: advantageous or satisfactory to all parties involved
a win-win situation
a win-win deal

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For the environment and shellfish enthusiasts, that’s a win-win. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025 The company charges centers a 35% service fee on top of the worker’s hourly rate, giving both sides a win-win. Alexandra York, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 Instead, the firm is looking to develop business models that are a win-win proposition. Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025 And President Trump's created a win-win situation here. NBC News, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for win-win

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of win-win was in 1962

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“Win-win.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win-win. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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