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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Being happy and positive at work can be a win-win for employees and organizations. Mita Mallick, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025 At the time, some baseball evaluators called the trade a win-win for both sides. Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025 The takeaway from employees, business experts and scientists is a consensus that radical self-care is the win-win ticket for employee wellness, engagement and productivity and the company’s bottom line. Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 The deal can be seen as a win-win for both the Packers and Watson, who is in the final year of his rookie contract. Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025 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 7 Oct. 2025.

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