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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Indeed, what seemed like a win-win partnership at first blush is now raising questions—and concerns. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026 Aïnouz sees this partnership as a win-win, as having stars attached to his films means more people will watch them. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026 So that’s a win-win for everybody. Mitch Light, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026 So, for Detroit to pick him up, that’s a win-win, probably for both sides. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 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 24 Feb. 2026.

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