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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With America at war in Iraq, ethanol’s boosters were touting the mandate as a win-win that would reduce reliance on Middle Eastern oil while propping up demand for Midwestern corn. Michael Grunwald july 21, Literary Hub, 21 July 2025 That was a win-win, since employees were not taxed on the perk and employers got a deduction. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025 As for Mexico and Brazil, Bolton said Washington should help U.S. manufacturers move factories to Latin America, which would be a win-win for the entire hemisphere. Miami Herald, 18 July 2025 Still, the trade can be seen as a win-win for player fit. C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 15 July 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 30 Jul. 2025.

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