the last/final word

noun

1

: the final thing said in an argument or a discussion

Your mother's decision is the final word on the matter.

Why do you always have to have the last word?

2

: the power to make a final decision

The judge will have the last word on the divorce agreement.

3

informal : the most modern or best one of its kind

This is the last word in wireless phones.

The van's design is the last word in safety.

Examples of the last/final word in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas may have gotten the last word in his beef with New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. without saying — or even writing — a word. —Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024

Instead of using the popular vote to determine the election’s winner, a group of electors have the last word. —Doug Melville, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

This watch represents the final word on precision, constantly setting its time from the timing signals sent by the worldwide chain of low orbiting GPS satellites. —David Flett, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024

Antagonistic by nature, Black Moon Lilith in fiery Sagittarius debates universal truths and philosophies for fun — but always has to have the last word on matters and situations that can lead to dramatic disagreements. —Lisa Stardust, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024