How to Use "Winner" with Example Sentences

winner (n): someone that comes in first place in a contest or game

Listen to the Lesson | Listen with pause

Used with adjectives:

"She was the overall winner in the competition."
(overall)

"Who is the lucky winner this week?"
(lucky, fortunate)

"She is the clear winner in this election."
(clear, easy)

"He is the big winner at the casino."
(big)

"He was the surprise winner in the game."
(surprise, unexpected, unlikely)

"We were excited to meet the Nobel Peace Prize winner."
(Nobel Peace Prize, Pulitzer Prize)

"This year's host is an Academy Award winner."
(Academy Award, Emmy, Grammy)

Used with verbs:

"She emerged as the winner of the essay contest."
(emerged, came out)

"They will announce the winner of the contest after the commercials."
(announce, declare, reveal)

"We must choose a winner soon."
(choose, decide on, pick, select, determine)

"The winner will receive a cash prize."
(receive, get)

Used with prepositions:

"The winner of the contest is Mary Johnson."
(of)