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

The winners and the losers Like any economic policy, tariffs won’t benefit all parties. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Many of the top Indy racers are expected to participate, including Felix Rosenqvist, winner of the 2026 Indianapolis 500. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Cristian Espinoza set up the winner with his 10th assist after subbing in to the match in the 62nd minute. — CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Haaland had already crossed for Nico O’Reilly to head what proved to be the winner and, despite not scoring himself, had 43 touches, his most in a Premier League game, and contested a career-high 12 duels. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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