victor

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noun

vic·​tor ˈvik-tər How to pronounce victor (audio)
: one that defeats an enemy or opponent : winner
victor adjective

Victor

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communications code word

used as a code word for the letter v

Examples of victor in a Sentence

Noun the victors in the battle the computer is usually the victor in a chess match against a human opponent
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Noun
During the football season, while playing rival DePauw University in Greencastle, the victor takes temporary ownership of the bell prize. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025 Dek is then trapped by his father in laser chains, but saved by his brother who ultimately confronts their father in a fight in which Kwei is not the victor. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 July 2025 But in this war, there are no victors–only survivors. Margaux Chetrit, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2025 In five of these seven marquee elections, the victors failed to win half the popular vote. Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for victor

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin, from vincere to conquer, win; akin to Old English wīgan to fight, Lithuanian veikti to be active

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Communications Code Word

1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of victor was in the 14th century

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“Victor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victor. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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victor

noun
vic·​tor ˈvik-tər How to pronounce victor (audio)
: one that defeats an enemy or opponent : winner

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