clincher

noun

clinch·​er ˈklin-chər How to pronounce clincher (audio)
: 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

Examples of clincher in a Sentence

the fact that the resort had tennis courts was the clincher in our deciding to stay there
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Matthew Tkachuk, one of the faces of the franchise, fittingly scored the Cup clincher. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025 Sam Reinhart was a true star in this series clincher, scoring four goals for Florida to lead them to victory. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025 At the series clincher Tuesday, a ticket in a nosebleed section of Amerant Bank arena was reportedly going for more than $800. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025 What became the ultimate clincher for you in terms of adapting your own work in live-action? Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for clincher

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of clincher was in 1703

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“Clincher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clincher. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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clincher

noun
clinch·​er ˈklin-chər How to pronounce clincher (audio)
: one that clinches
especially : a decisive fact or argument

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