Winning
/ˈwɪnɪŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Winning
verb
- To conquer, defeat.
- To reach some destination or object, despite difficulty or toil (now usually intransitive, with preposition or locative adverb).
- To triumph or achieve victory in (a game, a war, etc.).
- To gain (a prize) by succeeding in competition or contest.
"to win the jackpot in a lottery; to win a bottle of wine in a raffle"
- To obtain (someone) by wooing; to make an ally or friend of (frequently with over).
noun
adjective
- That constitutes a win.
"the winning entry in the competition"
- That leads to success.
"a winning formula, strategy, etc."
- Attractive.
"a winning smile"