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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According to Sir Kensington’s website, its aquafaba is sourced from a chickpea processor, who otherwise would’ve thrown it out—a win-win. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025 Trump talks as though Canada’s becoming the 51st state would be an economic win-win for both countries. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025 This overhaul will be a win-win for taxpayers and for those that HHS serves. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025 So if the Jags’ billionaire owner wants to rent our stadium for a season, that sounds like a potential win-win. Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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