Sekirov Dictionary

winning

/ˈwɪnɪŋ/

adjective 3
noun 4
forms 5
phrases 1

adjective3

•
coming first or getting the prize in a game, race or competition
- the winning lotto numbers
•
That leads to success.
- a winning formula, strategy, etc.
Attractive.

noun4

The act of obtaining something, as in a contest or by competition.
•
[in the plural] The money, etc., gained by success in competition or contest, especially in gambling.
- Ye seeke land and sea for your winnings. — 1542
•
A new opening.
- The train proceeded to North Pittington Colliery, 600 yd. away, where the Duke viewed the new winning, examined the pumping and drawing engines, and saw how pitmen descended and ascended the shaft. — 1948
The portion of a coalfield out for working.

forms

winnings · more winning · winninger · most winning · winningest

Phrases with winning

winning ways
a winning streak; a sequence of winning games.

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