victory

[US]/ˈvɪktəri/
[UK]/ˈvɪktəri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the achievement of defeating an opponent or of succeeding in a struggle.

Phrases & Collocations

celebrate victory

achieve victory

claim victory

sweet victory

decisive victory

hard-fought victory

ultimate victory

victory speech

victory parade

victory lap

victory over

win victory

landslide victory

narrow victory

pyrrhic victory

Example Sentences

The victory was a foregone conclusion.

victory was now assured.

a comprehensive victory for Swansea.

They won a victory in battle.

The victory was dearly bought.

Victory was not yet in sight.

Victory was dearly bought.

The victory is only partial.

the prize will be victory in the general election.

signalize a victory by public rejoicing

the first victory in three outings

a thumping victory at the polls

Our victory was dearly bought.

a victory against Fascism

The sibyl prophesied victory.

divined the enemy's victory;

the victory was commemorated in songs.

Victory in the election was within her grasp.

the most glorious victory of all time.

a victory which had important political implications.

Real-world Examples

His love celebrates her victories and soothes her wounds.

Source: Love resides in my heart.

He was greeting supporters Sunday night after his landslide victory.

Source: NPR News April 2019 Collection

Abe just cruised to victory in an October snap election.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2017 Collection

The result is a Northern victory and the abolition of slavery nationwide.

Source: Listen to a little bit of fresh news every day.

Abby decided to retire after a compelling world cup victory.

Source: Basketball English Class

It was a great victory for Hofer.

Source: Global Slow English

Yes, a great victory for your people.

Source: Game of Thrones (Season 1)

The decision is considered a victory for environmentalists.

Source: VOA Special November 2015 Collection

His family is celebrating one long-awaited victory today.

Source: NPR News May 2013 Compilation

Bill de Blasio will replace Michael Bloomberg after winning a landslide victory.

Source: BBC Listening Collection November 2013

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