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

Examples of win-win in a Sentence

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Supporting that personal development while cultivating professional skills is a true win-win. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025 For a team as flush as the Dodgers, this is the definition of a win-win setup. Sean Gentille, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025 Selignac has had a win-win partnership with Studiocanal. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025 Being happy and positive at work can be a win-win for employees and organizations. Mita Mallick, Big Think, 30 Sep. 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 16 Oct. 2025.

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