Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
game-winner
noun
/ɡeɪm ˈwɪnər/
Definition
A game-winner is a scoring play or action that ultimately determines the outcome of a game in favor of one team.
Examples
- In the final seconds, her three-pointer was the game-winner that sent the crowd into a frenzy.
- The striker’s goal in extra time was celebrated as the game-winner of the championship match.
- He has a knack for making the game-winner in critical moments.
Meaning
It refers to a moment in a game when a player makes a decisive score that clinches victory.
Synonyms
- decisive goal
- victory score
- match-winning shot
