clincher

noun

clinch·​er ˈklin-chər 

: one that clinches: such as

a

: a decisive fact, argument, act, or remark

the expense was the clincher that persuaded us to give up the enterprise

b

: a tire with flanged beads fitting into the wheel rim

Synonyms

• capper
• coup de grâce
• coup de grace
• crusher
• topper

Examples of clincher in a Sentence

the fact that the resort had tennis courts was the clincher in our deciding to stay there

Recent Examples on the Web

Tatis collected three hits in the clincher, two home runs in the Padres’ Game 2 win over the Dodgers in the NLDS in Los Angeles and another blast in the second inning of the Padres’ Game 3 win at Petco Park. —Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025

The clincher comes when Ricky steals his brother’s car, driving it without a license and insurance, and, after building to an almost unbearable level of tension, the story takes a shocking and quite unexpectedly violent turn. —Damon Wise, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025

Here’s the clincher: a 5-month battery life on a single charge means fewer recharges and more peace of mind. —New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2025

Andy Pettitte won five World Series and was clutch in clinchers. —Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for clincher

• pincher

Kids Definition

clincher

noun

clinch·​er ˈklin-chər 

: one that clinches

especially : a decisive fact or argument