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 discovery is a huge victory for conservation efforts across the Indian Ocean. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

The Rams — playing without Donald and Myles Garrett — sacked Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts four times during the 24-20 victory. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

Utah’s overall streak of 10 straight victories is the longest active streak in the Big 12 and third-longest in FBS, trailing only Indiana (21) and Notre Dame (15). — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

Joey Montoya, grandson of legendary coach Bill Miller, is in his 20th season leading the 5-0 Hillmen and closing in on 200 career victories. — Sacbee.com, 9 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