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 of victory

• 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

Concerns over English Channel crossings in overcrowded inflatable boats has helped propel the anti-immigration Reform UK party to victory in recent local and regional elections that led Labour to oust Starmer as leader. — ABC News, 19 July 2026

The design was loosely based on the ancient Greek sculpture the ‘Winged Victory of Samothrace’, with Nike, the goddess of victory, holding an octagonal cup with her wings. — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026

The Park Hill High School product’s winning hit in the 10th inning drove in two, lifted the Royals to a 7-6 victory and capped a wild night of back-and-forth baseball. — Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

But England held on for a 6-4 victory over France in front of almost 65,000 fans to claim third place in the 2026 World Cup. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

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