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

• factor
• capper
• crusher
• topper
• coup de grace
• 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

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

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