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
During Sunday's live finale, three contestants took the stage to deliver their final performances of the season — and make their last bid to be crowned the victor of season 23. Shania Russell, EW.com, 19 May 2025 Lisa Wins, But Sincerity Takes the Crown When the eyeliner dries and the laughter subsides, Lisa Gilroy emerges as the episode’s victor. Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 May 2025 The latest victor of the water wars is back to basics: spring water in a single-use bottle that fans swear just tastes better. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2025 The true victor won’t be the nation with the smartest algorithms, but the one that harmonizes innovation with humanity. Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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victor

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

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