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 of clincher

• factor
• capper
• crusher
• topper
• ace in the hole
• determinant
• coup de grâce

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

Chastain — a Bay Area native born in San Jose who played for Cal — scored the clincher in the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup final against China during a penalty kick shootout. —Mathew Miranda december 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025

When Posa slammed Washington quarterback Demond Williams to the ground for a game-clincher on fourth-and-6, some 70,000 fans erupted as if thawed from a long freeze. —Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025

Edwards went 5 for 7 on mid-range attempts in Portland, with the fifth make serving as the game clincher. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025

Here is the Dodgers’ starting lineup for tonight’s potential clincher … And here is who the Brewers are rolling with for Game 4 … Chourio is in there. —Staff Report, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, 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