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

Big 12 contention is likely out of the window for both teams, but a win would help the victor inch closer to a bowl game, while the loser will have a much more difficult path. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026

By May 8th, Politico declared the redistricting wars over—and Republicans the victors. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

Who Should Win Kehlani, Kehlani Kehlani is the rightful victor here. — Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026

To him, the clearest victor in 2026 has been Toyota, a company with a hybrid-heavy lineup and a long history of making them. — Willa Rubin, NPR, 30 Sep. 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