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

Since returning from the winter break, Arsenal have won eight of their ten fixtures (losing just one and being tied in another), while also becoming the first-ever winner of the new FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in February. —Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026

The winner of the Democratic primary will be on the November ballot against Republican incumbent Mary Louise Nicholson, who has been in the seat since 2011. —Rachel Royster updated March 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026

Greene was up for reelection in November, so the fight isn't over after a winner is declared in April. —Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026

In that scenario, Utah State would host New Mexico on Saturday in a winner-take-all finale for the conference title. —Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 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