win-win

adjective

ˈwin-ˈwin How to pronounce win-win (audio)
-ˌwin
: advantageous or satisfactory to all parties involved
a win-win situation
a win-win deal

Examples of win-win in a Sentence

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While Trader Joe’s mini ice cream cones are delicious, the ALDI version manages to feel just as premium while giving you four extra cones for the same price—a win-win for my freezer stash. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 Instead of an eyesore, a bright, clean, new station can be a community hub of activity, a win-win for neighbors and visitors. Lena Guerrero Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 Similarly, tech innovations that are reducing operational barriers and expanding financial access help lower costs for both financial institutions and their users, creating a true win-win. David Henkin, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 These reforms should be a win-win for the California Legislature. Mike Gatto, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for win-win

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of win-win was in 1962

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“Win-win.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win-win. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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