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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At last week’s commission meeting, the mayor called it a win-win. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026 That means that, for fans in his hometown, the Minnesota-Colorado playoff series is a kind of win-win. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026 Two people or entities working together for a win-win. Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026 Yang, whose company has joint ventures in a handful of countries including Brazil, South Korea and the United Kingdom, sees this push as a win-win. Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 May 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 15 May. 2026.

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