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

Recent Examples on the Web That’s far from a comprehensive list of win-win climate solutions. Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024 Such partnerships are a win-win for individuals and corporations alike. Ebony Flake, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024 The electronic pull tab machines are a win-win for the community, Mulrooney said, and Shirley’s Way regularly gets requests from bars and restaurants to set up new machines. The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024 The distribution partnership is a win-win for both parties. Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2024 In some ways, personalized ads are a win-win: Advertisers reach people who are actually interested in their products, and consumers get adverts that are actually relevant. David Nield, Popular Science, 4 Apr. 2024 Advertising dollars depend on eyeballs fixed to the game, so this sort of engagement is a win-win — for the leagues and their advertisers at least, if not always for the saps placing the bets. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024 Creating a culture prioritizing physical and mental health is a win-win for everyone involved. Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024 And more recycling means less trash bound for the landfill for a green win-win. Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 25 Apr. 2024.

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