winner

noun

win·​ner ˈwi-nər 

: one that wins: such as

a

: one that is successful especially through praiseworthy ability and hard work

b

: a victor especially in games and sports

c

: one that wins admiration

d

: a shot in a court game that is not returned and that scores for the player making it

Synonyms of winner

• success
• hit
• blockbuster

Examples of winner in a Sentence

The winners will receive their medals shortly.

the winners and losers of the court case

And the winner is…the blue team!

With seconds left on the clock, she scored the winner.

Recent Examples on the Web

If the council approves the raises, the higher salaries would take effect when the winners of that election begin their terms in December. —Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026

Applications are due April 1, and winners will be notified by May 1. —Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026

The upset winner of that race, Democrat Gray Davis, has some advice for today’s underdog candidates. —Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates, led by NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes and featuring veteran offensive additions Ryan O’Hearn, Brandon Lowe and Marcell Ozuna, also might be more competitive. —Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing winner

• co-winner
• winner's circle
• winner takes all

Rhymes for winner

• dinner
• inner
• pinner
• sinner
• spinner
• thinner
• tinner
• beginner
• breadwinner

Kids Definition

winner

noun

win·​ner ˈwin-ər 

: one that wins