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

• palm
• triumph
• win

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

Like Ryan, Esiason is a former NFL MVP (1988) who made four Pro Bowls and lost a Super Bowl in heartbreaking fashion, watching from the Cincinnati Bengals’ sideline as Joe Montana led the San Francisco 49ers to victory with a legendary drive in the final 3 minutes 20 seconds of Super Bowl XXIII. —Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2024

Trevor Cox Cathedral Catholic Golf Firing a 2-under par 34 on the Coronado Blue front nine, the junior helped lead Cathedral Catholic’s Dons to a key 178-186 Western League victory over host Coronado. —Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2024

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

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