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 of victory

• 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

Black took eight carries in Thursday’s victory over the Chargers and turned them into 33 yards. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026

Martinez was, depending on your view, either the hero of Argentina’s penalty shootout victory in the 2022 World Cup final or the pantomime villain. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

The two squads vying for the Julius Erving Trophy earned their way to the championship clash with impressive playoff victories against the Triplets (Ball Hogs) and the defending champion 305 (Power). — Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

In his victory, King Edward VII commissioned a handful of jewelry pieces, including a luxurious diamond scarf pin. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026

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