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

  • (..) for any advancement whatsoever. I never thought for a moment I would have any use for him... ...until that fateful day. France against China, with the winner advancing to the finals. I had been invited, as chief inspector of the Police Nationale. And because of my recent nomination (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther