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

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Nancy Roulston, senior director of corporate policy and animal science at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), agrees that this is a win-win. Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Sounds like a win-win plan to me. Sen. Rand Paul Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026 Extending this term — and continuing this specific team-player relationship — appears to be a win-win for both quarterback and organization. Matt Schubert, New York Times, 10 June 2026 The explosive growth is partially because the secondhand market represents a win-win for buyers and sellers, according to Jay. Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 June 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 19 Jun. 2026.

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