: 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
As part of that membership into an ultra-exclusive circle, the winners also receive a gold locket in the shape of the famous Masters logo — a map of the United States with a golf flag planted in Georgia.
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
During the event, participants will also cast their votes for the Morgan Mallory Golden Fork Award winner.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
These judges determine the best bite in town and whichever Bite Club member selected the winning dish is crowned that episode’s winner.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Other information about the winner is released only with the winner's consent.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
The Oscar winner dipped her toe into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2021, playing Thena in Chloé Zhao’s The Eternals.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
The online poll opened at the beginning of April for Arizona residents to vote for their favorite license plate design and the winner will be announced on Saturday, April 20.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
Emmy winner Paul Walter Hauser, though neither thrice divorced or residing in a van down the river, is attached to star as legendary comedian Chris Farley in an upcoming film.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
Certificates have been mailed to the schools for winners through April 5.
—Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 12 Apr. 2024
Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
During the event, participants will also cast their votes for the Morgan Mallory Golden Fork Award winner.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
These judges determine the best bite in town and whichever Bite Club member selected the winning dish is crowned that episode’s winner.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Other information about the winner is released only with the winner's consent.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
The Oscar winner dipped her toe into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2021, playing Thena in Chloé Zhao’s The Eternals.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
The online poll opened at the beginning of April for Arizona residents to vote for their favorite license plate design and the winner will be announced on Saturday, April 20.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
Emmy winner Paul Walter Hauser, though neither thrice divorced or residing in a van down the river, is attached to star as legendary comedian Chris Farley in an upcoming film.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
Certificates have been mailed to the schools for winners through April 5.
—Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Winner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winner. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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winner
noun
win·ner
ˈwin-ər 
: one that wins
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