noun
winner
WIH-nuh
noun
1
A person, team, or thing that wins a contest, competition, or prize.
"The winner of the marathon crossed the line in just under three hours."
"This new phone is a real winner with critics."
2
A single point, goal, or shot that decides a contest.
"She scored the winner in the final minute of the match."
How to Use Winner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhoever (or whatever) comes out on top.
Common pairings
clear winner
declare a winner
a real winner
and the winner is...
Word Forms
winners plural
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Etymology
From Middle English wynnere, built from win plus the agent suffix -er.