winner

noun

win·​ner ˈwi-nər 

: one that wins: such as

a

: one that is successful especially through praiseworthy ability and hard work

b

: a victor especially in games and sports

c

: one that wins admiration

d

: a shot in a court game that is not returned and that scores for the player making it

Synonyms of winner

• success
• hit
• blockbuster

Examples of winner in a Sentence

The winners will receive their medals shortly.

the winners and losers of the court case

And the winner is…the blue team!

With seconds left on the clock, she scored the winner.

Recent Examples on the Web

With the series tied at 1-1, Game 3 between the in-state rivals returns to Bramlage Coliseum, where the winner will advance to the quarterfinals of the $2 million TBT tournament. — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Although the camerawork isn’t as noticeably showy this time around, Best Cinematography winner Hoyte van Hoytema‘s stature as the first person to shoot an entire film on IMAX 70mm will score a lot of points among his peers. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 22 July 2026

Two lucky-draw rounds will select two customers each, giving the winners an opportunity to purchase official Kingbull accessories at half price within the following six months. — New Atlas, 22 July 2026

Douek lost the first bidding war but got another shot when the winner failed to complete the purchase. — Naomi Jeffries, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing winner

• co-winner
• winner's circle
• winner takes all

Rhymes for winner

• dinner
• inner
• pinner
• sinner
• spinner
• thinner
• tinner
• beginner
• breadwinner

Kids Definition

winner

noun

win·​ner ˈwin-ər 

: one that wins