victor

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noun

vic·​tor ˈvik-tər 

: one that defeats an enemy or opponent : winner

victor adjective

Victor

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communications code word

—used as a code word for the letter v

Synonyms of victor

Noun

• winner
• conqueror

Examples of victor in a Sentence

Noun

the victors in the battle

the computer is usually the victor in a chess match against a human opponent

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Last year, both of the SAG Awards' supporting category winners (Zoe Saldaña, Kieran Culkin) went on to win at the Oscars, while lead acting victors Demi Moore and Chalamet lost their corresponding Academy Awards categories to Mikey Madison and Adrien Brody, respectively. —Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026

Samuel Drank, Victor Eklund and Casper Juustovaara also scored for the undefeated victors while Adam Jiricek and Matej Kubiesa struck for Czechia. —Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026

The Venezuelan government declared Maduro the victor, a result that was denounced by opposition leaders and international observers, who accused the regime of stealing votes. —CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026

Through two seasons of the 12-team format, teams receiving an opening-round bye are 1-7 in the quarterfinals, with Indiana (over Alabama) as the lone victor following a three-and-a-half week break. —Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin, from vincere to conquer, win; akin to Old English wīgan to fight, Lithuanian veikti to be active

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Communications Code Word

1942, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing victor

• emerge the victor

Rhymes for victor

• stricter
• constrictor
• predictor
• vasoconstrictor

Kids Definition

victor

noun

vic·​tor ˈvik-tər 

: one that defeats an enemy or opponent : winner