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

Though a bowl game has been off the table for weeks now, the Razorbacks are still determined to pick up victories against their remaining rivals. —Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 17 Nov. 2025

Both teams were in search of a victory in their pivotal AFC West matchup. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Nov. 2025

That meant the Browns needed to rely on their backup, Sanders, to attempt to guide the team to a victory. —Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025

On Saturday night, backup goalie Jesper Wallstedt had his second straight 2-0 victory in a home win over Anaheim. —CBS News, 17 Nov. 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