win-win

American

[win-win] / ˈwɪnˈwɪn /

adjective

advantageous to both sides, as in a negotiation.

a win-win proposal; a win-win situation.

win-win British

adjective

guaranteeing a favourable outcome for everyone involved

a win-win situation for NATO

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Etymology

Origin of win-win

First recorded in 1980–85

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win-win

In any case, it’s a win-win for you.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

Summerween, like “Christmas in July,” offers a win-win on both sides — retailers get a jump on the season, and summer gets a retail glow-up.

From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026

“Because it’s a win-win, and we’ve always believed that win-win is better than win-lose.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026

He also called for expanded cooperation in trade, agriculture, healthcare, tourism and law enforcement, describing bilateral ties as "mutually beneficial" and delivering "win-win results".

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

They don’t want me there, and I don’t want to be there—so me not going to Ghana seems like a win-win.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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