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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The ability to use the Osnabrück plant – which the company is due to close in 2027 – to boost the growth of the EU defense industry seems like a win-win, in Citi’s view. Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026 This time around, though, there’s an entirely new dynamic at play in how much time Perez will spend behind the plate — one that should be win-win for the Royals. Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026 Most would call that a win-win. ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026 Growing a cherry tree in your own yard is a win-win situation. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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