winner
n. countable A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈwɪnɝ// UK //wˈɪnɐ// win·ner
n. a person or team that finishes first in a game, race, or competition. You use this for anyone who succeeds or gets a prize.
n. a person, team, or entity that achieves victory in a competition or contest. Often used figuratively to describe a successful strategy or choice.
The winner of the race received a gold medal.
After a long and difficult match, the referee raised the hand of the winner.
While the immediate winner of the election celebrated, political analysts began debating whether the narrow margin of victory would allow for any significant legislative changes.
Usage
Commonly followed by the preposition 'of' to indicate the specific contest or prize.