: 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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Doug Lipari, executive director of NYC Talent, believes that apprenticeships, which offer paid, on-the-job learning and credentialing, are a win-win. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026 The system helps improve services and is also profitable for providers, creating a win-win situation both for vendors and consumers. — Masayuki Oi Japan News, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026 The idea of recycling coffee grounds as fertilizer feels like a win-win. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026 Bravin said this would be a win-win for the American School of the Deaf and the Greater Hartford deaf community but also beyond, noting that the school’s students, graduates and their families will benefit from these services. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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