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

The Guardians have a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series after Petey Halpin’s two-run homer propelled them to a 3-2 victory in Game 3 on Thursday afternoon. — Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Climate and conservation experts warn that a Bolsonaro victory could reverse policies to curb deforestation. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

The internet had a field day, but just as the fans started to take their victory laps, Brady got hot. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

In a 2018 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5, Chris Jones brought down quarterback Blake Bortles for his first sack of the season. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

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