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

After Saturday’s 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers, the entire Kansas City Royals dugout poured onto the field. — Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Tszyu, now 28-3, secured a major victory and plans to continue in the middleweight division. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Felipe Mora scored twice in the second half of his final match with Portland, rallying the Timbers to a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night. — ABC News, 26 July 2026

Fresh off her victory, Fudd issued a playful request for a rematch with Golden State Warriors guard StephenCurry. — Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 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