Definition of "winning" in English

verb

1. present participle and gerund of win

   • Our horse was winning the race, but fell back just before the finish line.

adjective

1. That constitutes a win.

   • the winning entry in the competition
   • the winning lotto numbers

2. That leads to success.

   • a winning formula, strategy, etc.

3. Attractive.

   • a winning smile

noun

1. The act of obtaining something, as in a contest or by competition.

2. (chiefly in the plural) The money, etc., gained by success in competition or contest, especially in gambling.

3. (mining) A new opening.

4. The portion of a coalfield out for working.