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

With a chance to steal the game, Wyatt was called for holding and the clock ran out, giving Arlington Heights a 27-22 victory Friday at Farrington Field in a thriller. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026

Mitchell also reached 10-plus assists for the fourth time in six games, ending Friday’s victory with 15 points, six rebounds and 11 assists. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2026

Who could image that a freshman quarterback, Paytyn Guess, would put together two drives that required less than two minutes to deliver victory? — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026

Florida Democrats are turning out in droves to vote this month, but will that be enough to pull off upset victories in a state where Republicans enjoy vast advantages? — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 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