winner

Definition

  • noun: someone or something that wins a contest, prize, etc.
  • noun: one that wins
  • often used in combination
  • synonyms: conqueror

Examples

  • Neither golfer has been in the 'winner's circle' [=neither golfer has won] for several years.

  • You are the grand prize 'winner'! [=the person who has won the grand prize]

  • With seconds left on the clock, she scored the 'winner'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) to get their name on this trophy yet again in their own back yard. What a galaxy of stars we've got on show here. So many match winners on show, Bill. I wonder which one will be the one to take that trophy home. Will it be Thierry Henry, Fabregas, or TJ Harper? Look at Real Madrid, (..)
    2007 Goal II: Living the Dream
  • (..) for Europe's top club competition. - Hey. - Look at this. Oh, my God. Look at that. Real Madrid, nine times winners. But not now for four years. This is where they kick off their latest campaign. An unhappy time for Gavin Harris. He has a point to prove. (..)
    2007 Goal II: Living the Dream