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

The Phillies, though, likely took a loss by pushing the clincher to the 162nd game. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

The Astros, who had stranded the bases loaded in the top of the second, built a blowout from there, winning a clincher with contributions from a number of unexpected sources. — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 27 Sep. 2026

In 1998, Mariano Rivera got the final four outs of the clincher. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Bregman had played in 153 of the Cubs’ 156 games before missing Tuesday’s loss to the Marlins, which denied the Cubs the clincher. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

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