victory

VIK-tuh-ree/ˈvɪk.tə.ɹi/

3 meanings of victory

1
winnouncountable or uncountable
Success in a game, fight, or contest, or in something you try to do.
Like crossing the finish line first in a big race.
The team celebrated their victory after the final whistle.
Winning the spelling bee felt like a huge victory for her.
UsageSay a victory over someone, and a victory in a game or contest.
Similarwin, triumph
Oppositedefeat, loss
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2
cheerinterjection
Said to cheer someone on, or to celebrate a win.
Like shouting 'Hooray!' the moment your side wins.
Victory! Our team won the big game at last!
Victory! Our team has finally won the cup!
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3
verbobsoletetransitive
To defeat an opponent or overcome something that stands in your way.
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Meanings 1–2

It comes from Latin "victoria" meaning "victory," from "victor," a winner or conqueror. English took it through Old French.

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 4 facts

The noun ultimately derives from Latin victoria, meaning victory. en.wiktionary.org
Latin victoria derives from victor. en.wiktionary.org
Latin victor means a winner or conqueror. en.wiktionary.org
English borrowed the noun through Old French. en.wiktionary.org

Meaning 3

This verb comes from Middle English "victorien" ("to overcome"), from Old French or Medieval Latin words based on the Latin noun "victōria."

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The verb comes from Middle English victorien, meaning “to overcome.” en.wiktionary.org
The Middle English verb derives from Old French or Medieval Latin forms based on the Latin noun victōria. en.wiktionary.org