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

Demin then answered with a 3-pointer before the Warriors scored on their next three trips, capped by Richard's dunk that made 116-106 and sealed the victory. —CBS News, 30 Dec. 2025

The Heat eventually extended its lead to as many as 27 points in the second half on the way to the 24-point victory. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025

The Falcons’ victory on Monday also means that if the Panthers lose on Saturday, the division crown won’t be decided until after Sunday’s matchup between the Saints and the Falcons. —Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025

As the ending bore out, the 49ers might have left too much time on the clock to allow the Bears a chance at coming back with a last-second victory. —Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 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