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

The 47-point margin set a new franchise record for largest margin of victory in a single game. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026

Arlington Heights capitalized on a Trimble Tech turnover moments later when quarterback Drake Morton found the end zone, capping the scoring and sealing the runaway victory. — Aliza Acuna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Davis, a 5-star prospect ranked in the top 10 nationally overall as a player, had a season-high six receptions for 167 yards in a 60-0 victory over Allatoona last week. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026

The Kings have back-to-back victories after losing their first six games. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 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