victor

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noun

vic·​tor ˈvik-tər How to pronounce victor (audio)
: one that defeats an enemy or opponent : winner
victor adjective

Victor

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communications code word

used as a code word for the letter v

Examples of victor in a Sentence

Noun the victors in the battle the computer is usually the victor in a chess match against a human opponent
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Noun
See the best looks from the red carpet and catch up on the evening’s victors. Natasha Frost, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025 Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump in November's presidential election, in her role as president of the Senate, will oversee the session and declare the victor. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025 The winner advances to the CFP semifinals, along with the victors from three more quarterfinal games on New Year's Day. Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024 The video from the non-profit was shared the same day that Swift attended boyfriend Travis Kelce’s game against the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium, which Kansas City won 27-19, giving the victors a 14-1 season so far. Anna Chan, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for victor 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin, from vincere to conquer, win; akin to Old English wīgan to fight, Lithuanian veikti to be active

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Communications Code Word

1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of victor was in the 14th century

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“Victor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victor. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

victor

noun
vic·​tor ˈvik-tər How to pronounce victor (audio)
: one that defeats an enemy or opponent : winner

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