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

• palm
• triumph
• win

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

Tesla, whose stock has risen by about 71% this year, may be the outlier since the bulk of its gains have come on the back of Trump’s election victory last month. —Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024

Echoing these sentiments, critics suggest more emphasis should be placed on wins and stage victories during the regular season. —Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024

Soon after Trump’s victory in November, Ishiba sought a Trump meeting. —William Pesek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

However, more than 100,000 voters who participated in the governor and resident commissioner elections declined to vote in the referendum, leading to advocates on both sides of the issue declaring victory. —The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024

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

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