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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Toss him in a ditch, and watch this coin turn into nutritious mulch—a win-win. Nate Odenkirk, The New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2025 In an era where environmental solutions often require massive sacrifices, seaweed supplements could offer something rare: a win-win scenario for both agriculture and the environment. Heide Brandes, thehustle.co, 24 Jan. 2025 All in all, this seems like a win-win type of deal for both sides. David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025 Setting up next to Payette Brewing Co. feels like a win-win. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 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 15 Feb. 2025.

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