SportsAugust 17, 2026

winningest

WIN-ning-ist

Definition

Holding the record for the highest number of victories achieved in a specific category, such as a coaching career.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'win' plus the suffix '-est,' which indicates a superlative degree. It functions as an adjective used to denote the person or team with the most wins.

In the news

The article refers to Ken Potter as Oregon’s all-time winningest high school football coach to emphasize his historical success and legacy as he retires from Jesuit.

Oregon’s top high school football quarterbacks: Meet the best QBs in 6A

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OregonLive.com

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