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winner

noun
USWIN-ur/ˈwɪnɚ/UKWIN-uh/ˈwɪnə/

Pluralwinners

4 meanings of winner

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  1. 1
    victornouncountable
    A person, team, animal, or thing that has won something or often wins.

    Like the runner who crosses the finish line first.

    The winner of the spelling contest got a shiny trophy.

    All the winners stood on stage to collect their medals.

    UsageSay the winner of a game or contest.

    Similarvictor, champion

    Oppositeloser

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  2. 2
    big successnouncolloquialcountable
    Something, like a product or an idea, that is a big success or will probably be one.

    Mom's new soup recipe is a real winner.

    That toy was a winner, and it sold out in a week.

    UsageOften a real winner: the soup is a real winner.

    Similarhit, success

    Oppositeflop, dud, failure

  3. 3
    deciding goalnouncountable
    The point or goal that wins a game or match.

    Like the last move in a game that ends it in your favor.

    Her last-minute goal was the winner.

    The whole crowd jumped up when he scored the winner.

    UsageUsually score the winner or get the winner.

    Similardecider, clincher

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  4. 4
    nouncountable
    In tennis and similar games, a shot the other player cannot get to or hit back, so you win the point.

    She hit a winner past her opponent at the net.

    He hit five winners in the first set alone.

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Origin

It comes from Middle English wynner. It is the word 'win' plus '-er'.

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 2 facts