Winning

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪnɪŋ

Verb

1. Present participle of winOur horse was winning the race, but fell back just before the finish line.

Derived terms

• winnings

Full definition of winning

Adjective

1. That constitutes a win.the winning entry in the competitionthe winning lotto numbers
2. That leads to success.a winning formula, strategy, etc.
3. Attractive.a winning smile

Noun

1. The act of obtaining something, as in a contest or by competition.
2. (chiefly in the plural) The money, etc., gained by success in competition or contest, especially in gambling.
• ChaucerYe seek land and sea for your winnings.
3. (mining) A new opening.
4. The portion of a coalfield out for working.