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

Twists and turns Liverpool’s result follows a successful night for Manchester City and Arsenal on Wednesday, with both teams easing to victories. —Ben Church, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024

The victory boosted the struggling Aztecs (9-18, 4-8 Mountain West) to their first series victory of the season. —Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024

President Joe Biden’s uncertain campaign for reelection this year has invited comparisons to Truman’s come-from-behind victory in 1948. —W. Joseph Campbell, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024

That victory will have to wait; this elaborate showdown hits barely halfway through the movie. —Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024

Instead, the Heat continued to play Thomas Bryant as the backup center in Friday’s win against the Portland Trail Blazers and Sunday’s victory over the Washington Wizards before Love returned to that role in Tuesday’s win against the Knicks. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024

But the victory did not leave Mr. Iger, 73, without bruises. —Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024

And a March favorite, UNC is also heading to the Sweet 16, after an 85-69 victory over No. 9 Michigan State. —Trisha Garcia-Easto, Sacramento Bee, 24 Mar. 2024

With the kickoff of March Madness last Sunday, Grand Canyon University earned a third shot at victory after being booted out during the tournament’s first round twice before. —Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 24 Mar. 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
• sweeping victory
• Pyrrhic victory
• moral victory
• sudden 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