winner

noun

win·​ner ˈwi-nər 

: one that wins: such as

a

: one that is successful especially through praiseworthy ability and hard work

b

: a victor especially in games and sports

c

: one that wins admiration

d

: a shot in a court game that is not returned and that scores for the player making it

Synonyms of winner

• success
• hit
• blockbuster

Examples of winner in a Sentence

The winners will receive their medals shortly.

the winners and losers of the court case

And the winner is…the blue team!

With seconds left on the clock, she scored the winner.

Recent Examples on the Web

But Simpson had to wait his turn in Tuscaloosa, sitting behind 2021 Heisman winner Bryce Young and Jalen Milroe during his first three seasons. —Jacob Shames, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Nov. 2025

Organizations that adopt this mindset at scale in the coming years will be the true winners—in the marketplace, within their communities, and even on the battlefield. —Phil Gilbert, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025

In addition, Lifetime Achievement Awards will be granted to five-time Grammy-winner Taj Mahal; zydeco originator Clifton Chenier; and Louisiana Folk Roots, which celebrates the joie de vivre of Cajun and Creole cultures. —Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2025

For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices. —Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing winner

• co-winner
• winner's circle
• winner takes all

Rhymes for winner

• dinner
• inner
• pinner
• sinner
• spinner
• thinner
• tinner
• beginner
• breadwinner

Kids Definition

winner

noun

win·​ner ˈwin-ər 

: one that wins