B1nounsportpolitics
US/ˈvɪk.tər.i/
UK/ˈvɪk.tər.i/
winning a game, competition, election or war
In context
Vietnam celebrated the team's victory over Thailand all night.
The party won an easy victory in the election.
Getting the city to keep the park was a small victory for local people.
Words that go with victory
verb + noun
- win a victoryThe team won a victory against the champions.
- celebrate victoryFans celebrated victory in the streets.
noun + preposition
- victory overIt was their first victory over Japan.
adjective + noun
- easy victoryThey expected an easy victory.
- narrow victoryThe president won a narrow victory.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Our team won Thailand.Correct: Our team beat Thailand. / Our team won a victory over Thailand.