winner

noun

winner definition & meaning

  • a person with a record of successes
  • the contestant who wins the contest
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Examples of winner in a sentence

As a noun

  • The winner received a gold medal
  • She was declared the winner of the competition
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Synonyms for winner

  • Champion
  • Victor
  • Conqueror
  • Achiever
  • Medalist
  • Master
  • Topper

Rhymes with winner

  • sinner
  • dinner
  • thinner
  • spinner
  • grinner
  • brinner

Related words to winner

Champion

Victor

Conqueror

Achiever

Success

Triumphant

First

Leader

Top

Gold

Word history

Etymology

The word "winner" traces its origins to the Old English term "winn," which meant "struggle, strife, or labor." This term is derived from the Proto-Germanic "*winnan," meaning "to strive or struggle," which is also the root of the Old High German "winnan" and Old Norse "vinna," both carrying similar meanings of labor or effort. The suffix "-er" in English is used to form agent nouns, indicating a person who performs an action. Thus, "winner" originally referred to someone who strives or struggles successfully.

In Middle English, the term evolved into "winnen," which meant "to gain or succeed by effort." The noun form "winner" emerged to denote a person who wins, or achieves victory, in a contest or competition. The transformation from the notion of struggle to that of victory reflects the cultural emphasis on the successful outcome of effort. Over time, "winner" solidified its modern meaning, focusing on the aspect of achieving success or triumph in various contexts, from sports to competitions and beyond. The evolution of "winner" highlights the linguistic shift from the process of striving to the achievement of success.

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How many points is winner worth in Scrabble?

Total points

9

Per letter points

W4I1N1N1E1R1

Dictionary check

  • Offcl. Scrabble Pl. Dict. & Offcl Scrabble WordsYES
  • Collins Scrabble Words 2021YES
  • NASPA Word List 2020YES
  • Tournament Word List 2006YES
  • Words with Friends 2000YES
  • Words with Friends 1997 (Retired)YES

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