victory

noun

vic·​to·​ry ˈvik-t(ə-)rē 

plural victories

1

: the overcoming of an enemy or antagonist

2

: achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavor against odds or difficulties

Synonyms

• win
• triumph

Examples of victory in a Sentence

The general led the troops to victory.

They had never experienced the thrill of victory.

The passage of the law was a tremendous victory for their cause.

It was a decisive victory for the army.

Recent Examples on the Web

The victories brought them to 4–3 and back near the top of the AFC West alongside the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers. —Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025

Ocasio-Cortez, whose district includes Queens, said a victory for Mamdani will send a message nationally that a progressive message can prevail. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025

In 1939, Riefenstahl followed the Wehrmacht into Poland to film footage of its victories, and paused in the village of Końskie. —Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025

The New York Jets picked up their first win of the season with a comeback victory over Joe Flacco and the Cincinnati Bengals. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English victorie, from Anglo-French, from Latin victoria, from victor

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing victory

• in victory
• moral victory
• Pyrrhic victory
• sudden victory
• sweeping victory

Rhymes for victory

• contradictory
• valedictory

Kids Definition

victory

noun

vic·​to·​ry ˈvik-t(ə-)rē 

plural victories

1

: the overcoming of an enemy or opponent

2

: success in a struggle