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

The clincher is that the market bottomed on December 6, 1974. —Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

The Browns’ final two drives ended in interceptions, a pick-6 and clincher by linebacker Cody Barton. —Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2024

The Dodgers blew out the Yankees 9-2 in the Game 6 clincher in New York, but their fifth World Series title in franchise history came with a dose of drama. —Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024

Stewart scored only 13 points on 4-of-15 shooting in the clincher. —Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 21 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

clincher

noun

clinch·​er ˈklin-chər 

: one that clinches

especially : a decisive fact or argument