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

There is no column for style points in the NFL, which is fortunate, because the San Francisco 49ers wouldn’t have earned any in their Monday night victory over the Carolina Panthers. —Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025

The Aztecs also won narrowly at Northern Illinois (6-3) and posted lopsided victories at Nevada (44-10) and Fresno State (23-0). —Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025

The Celtics lost Queta, a standout in his first season as an NBA starter, to an ankle sprain midway through the first quarter Sunday but were able to secure a victory over the undermanned Magic, winning 138-129 at TD Garden. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 24 Nov. 2025

For Trump, that deal proceeding would be both a geopolitical and economic victory, ensuring that the kingdom doesn’t turn to rival powers for such critical partnerships. —Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 24 Nov. 2025

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