: one that wins: such as
a
: one that is successful especially through praiseworthy ability and hard work
b
: a victor especially in games and sports
c
: one that wins admiration
d
: a shot in a court game that is not returned and that scores for the player making it
Examples of winner in a Sentence
The winners will receive their medals shortly.
the winners and losers of the court case
And the winner is…the blue team!
With seconds left on the clock, she scored the winner.
Recent Examples on the Web
The winner’s share for the U.S. Open has nearly doubled since 2021, when Jon Rahm earned $2.25 million, while the bump is 50% at the British Open.
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
The nine-time Grammy winner most recently stepped out to the world premiere of Smurfs in Brussels, Belgium, on June 28 with Rocky.
—Angelina Liu, People.com, 14 July 2025
To Golden Bear winner Joseph Haggard, co-founder of Emerald Spirit Botanicals of Willits, being recognized at the fair is a big honor.
—Kat Tran
updated July 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Take it from two-time Grand Slam winner Coco Gauff: Tennis shoes can be effective, stylish, and make a statement.
—Paige Levinson, SELF, 14 July 2025
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
The nine-time Grammy winner most recently stepped out to the world premiere of Smurfs in Brussels, Belgium, on June 28 with Rocky.
—Angelina Liu, People.com, 14 July 2025
To Golden Bear winner Joseph Haggard, co-founder of Emerald Spirit Botanicals of Willits, being recognized at the fair is a big honor.
—Kat Tran
updated July 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Take it from two-time Grand Slam winner Coco Gauff: Tennis shoes can be effective, stylish, and make a statement.
—Paige Levinson, SELF, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for winner
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“Winner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winner. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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winner
noun
win·ner
ˈwin-ər 
: one that wins
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