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

• 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

Then submit your participation form and keep your fingers crossed until the two winners are contacted by email from 15th October. —John Archer, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025

While gearing up for the release of her next studio album Vie, Doja Cat has appeared to incorporate nods, both visually and aurally, to RuPaul’s Drag Race and its host, multiple Emmy winner RuPaul. —Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 17 Sep. 2025

The actress and former winner Alfonso Ribeiro have been co-hosting together since season 32 in 2023. —Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025

Joined by beloved Hallmark guest judges each week, one contestant will be sent 'home for the holidays,' while the winner lands a leading role in one of this year's Countdown to Christmas movies. —Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025

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