win-win

[win-win]

adjective

1. advantageous to both sides, as in a negotiation.

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

win-win

adjective

1. guaranteeing a favourable outcome for everyone involved

   a win-win situation for NATO

Word History and Origins

Origin of win-win¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Word History and Origins

Origin of win-win¹

C20: modelled on _no-win

Example Sentences

He argued that it would be a "win-win" if zero tariffs were applied to Scotch arriving in the US in exchange for zero tariffs on US bourbon and used bourbon casks coming to the UK.

From BBC

Swinney's lobbying on this issue could be a political win-win for him too.

From BBC

He spoke of "win-win cooperation" and celebrating the 75th anniversary of ties between the two nations.

From BBC

Of course, if the president can control Congress, he can avoid Epstein, so that’s a potential win-win.

From Salon

The Police Protective League’s Board of Directors called its agreement with the city a “win-win for all parties.”

From Los Angeles Times