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

Recent Examples on the Web Plus, my dog seems to love it, which feels like a win-win. Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024 Many parents are pointing to the combination of important tummy time along with a walk as being a win-win. Kristina Behr, Parents, 12 July 2024 That’s all supposed to create a win-win situation for 280 Earth and a data center, or any other industrial facility that needs water and creates waste heat. Justine Calma, The Verge, 11 July 2024 In Virginia, counterparts to our county recorder recommended two pieces of legislation to improve their processes and enable a win-win with the voters. Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for win-win 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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