: advantageous or satisfactory to all parties involved
a win-win situation
a win-win deal

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Last year, Karl Holmes, general manager for Disney+ EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), emphasized the win-win aspect of content deals with European broadcasters. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026 Doug Lipari, executive director of NYC Talent, believes that apprenticeships, which offer paid, on-the-job learning and credentialing, are a win-win. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026 The system helps improve services and is also profitable for providers, creating a win-win situation both for vendors and consumers. — Masayuki Oi Japan News, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026 The idea of recycling coffee grounds as fertilizer feels like a win-win. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for win-win

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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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 31 Oct. 2026.

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