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

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With its mix of superpowers and strong values, Spidey and His Amazing Friends is both fun and meaningful – a win-win for kids and parents alike. Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 16 June 2025 Over the last couple of years, the Grizzlies and Magic have built reputations as being relatively smart organizations, and this win-win trade between the two teams is the most recent example. Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025 Overall, this deal is a win-win for both sides and is just the beginning of what is expected to be a wild offseason. Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025 It’s been a win-win for both, who have combined for 51 RBIs. Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for win-win

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Jun. 2025.

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