win-win

adjective

ˈwin-ˈwin How to pronounce win-win (audio)
-ˌwin
: advantageous or satisfactory to all parties involved
a win-win situation
a win-win deal

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Yang, whose company has joint ventures in a handful of countries including Brazil, South Korea and the United Kingdom, sees this push as a win-win. Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 May 2026 In this regard, strategic collaboration through an enterprise partnership can help expand the capabilities of both businesses, resulting in win-win solutions for everyone involved. Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 1 May 2026 Cabrera also has been one of the Cubs’ top starters in Cade Horton’s absence, making Hoyer’s controversial decision a win-win. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026 Fighting loneliness while eating cake (truly a win-win). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for win-win

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of win-win was in 1962

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“Win-win.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win-win. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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