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Definition of winner

winner

/ˈwɪn.ər/
win · ner
Plural:winners
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winner Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person, team, or entity that wins a contest, race, election, or any other competition.

Example

"The winner of the spelling bee was awarded a college scholarship and a shiny trophy."

2

Something that is highly successful, profitable, or exceptionally good.

Example

"The company's new line of affordable electronics has proven to be an absolute winner in the market."

3

A shot or play in a sport, especially tennis, that is unreturnable and successfully ends a point.

Example

"She hit a stunning crosscourt forehand winner to close out the final set."

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• Rhymes for winner

• Nearby Words

winged bean
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wink
winner
winnetka
winnipeg
winona

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Middle English word 'winnere', formed by combining 'winnen' (to win, strive) with the agent suffix '-er'. Its ultimate roots lie in the Old English 'winnan' meaning to labor, toil, or struggle.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Winner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/winner
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