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

Boise scored a shootout win over Las Vegas in April and added a 4-3 victory over Monterey Bay in May before holding up its end of the bargain with Saturday’s result. — Idaho Statesman, 12 July 2026

Afterward, celebrating English fans sang their curiously customary victory song, Oasis’ Wonderwall. — Miami Herald, 12 July 2026

With a victory Sunday, the Rangers would secure a winning record before the All-Star break for the first time since 2023, their World Series-winning year. — Cal Phillips updated July 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2026

The details of how the Padres finally put to bed an 8-7 victory with Ty France’s tiebreaking home run and three scoreless innings from the bullpen were almost footnotes to the game’s dubiously historic beginning. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 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