victor

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noun

vic·​tor ˈvik-tər 

: one that defeats an enemy or opponent : winner

victor adjective

Victor

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communications code word

—used as a code word for the letter v

Synonyms of victor

Noun

• winner
• conqueror

Examples of victor in a Sentence

Noun

the victors in the battle

the computer is usually the victor in a chess match against a human opponent

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The plan is for the two kaiju to fight so the humans might have an easier time doing a coup de grâce on the weakened victor. — James Grebey, Time, 3 Nov. 2026

There’s a real chance a WNBA victor could be crowned for the season on Thursday before some fans even sit down for their in-office desk lunch. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

Best Rap Album is no different, as last year’s winner was Kendrick Lamar, a multi-time victor whose chart-topping GNX album outlasted the field. — Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026

With a bit more than a week until the second round of the Brazilian presidential election — pitting Lula against first-round victor Flávio Bolsonaro — images of my bandaged countenance are once more trending in Brazil. — Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin, from vincere to conquer, win; akin to Old English wīgan to fight, Lithuanian veikti to be active

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Communications Code Word

1942, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing victor

• emerge the victor

Rhymes for victor

• stricter
• constrictor
• predictor
• vasoconstrictor

Kids Definition

victor

noun

vic·​tor ˈvik-tər 

: one that defeats an enemy or opponent : winner