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

It is said that history is written by the victors, but Keegan’s Newcastle offers a different narrative. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Indeed, the other victor here is Donna Langley, NBCUniversal’s entertainment and studios chairman. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 July 2026

While Cher was the overall victor in their battle over royalties following a federal judge’s decision in December 2025, the singer was denied her bid to force Mary to repay her $1,023,605 legal bill, as Billboard reports. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026

Behind the scenes, though, FIFA was always certain to emerge as the financial victor of the tournament. — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 20 July 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