win-win

adjective

ˈwin-ˈwin How to pronounce win-win (audio)
-ˌwin
: advantageous or satisfactory to all parties involved
a win-win situation
a win-win deal

Examples of win-win in a Sentence

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The agreement, says, Fagot, is a win-win for both sides. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026 Reusing kitchen scraps in your garden is a win-win for your plants, the environment, and your budget. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026 This was win-win for the Red Sox. Steve Buckley, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026 Don’t confuse embracing the idea of win-win with being a pushover. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for win-win

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of win-win was in 1962

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“Win-win.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win-win. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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