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How to pronounce winner

nounA2Common word
WIHner

/ˈwɪ.nɚ/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

The person or team that wins a game, race, election, or other competition.

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Meanings & examples

noun

The person or team that wins a game, race, election, or other competition.

Maya was the winner of the race.

The winning team lifted the trophy.

Common phrases & grammar

clear winner · race winner · prize winner

the winner of + [competition]

be + the winner

noun

A person or thing that is very successful or popular.

This new restaurant is a real winner.

The simple design was a winner with customers.

Common phrases & grammar

a real winner · a sure winner

be + a winner

a winner with + [people]

Useful expressions

winner-take-all

Describing a situation in which the winner gets everything.

It was a winner-take-all contest.

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