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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Most would call that a win-win. ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026 Growing a cherry tree in your own yard is a win-win situation. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 That’s a win-win-win for the Panthers’ front office and owner David Tepper, who clearly was emboldened by last year’s NFC South title and wants to keep the good times rolling, especially while Bryce Young is still on his rookie deal. Joseph Person, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026 This is a win-win for anti-Americanism and its greed. Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 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 16 Mar. 2026.

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