winner
Translation
winner, victor
Examples
She was the winner of the race.
She was the winner of the race.
This new recipe is a real winner.
This new recipe is a real winner.
Grammar Patterns
the winner ((of sth.)) the person or thing that wins a competition. He was the winner of the lottery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: victor, champion, conqueror; Antonyms: loser, runner-up
Etymology
From the verb 'win' plus the agent noun suffix '-er'.
Memory Tips
The person who 'wins' is the 'winner'. It's a very direct connection.