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

Boone caught the final out of the 1980 Game 6 clincher when Tug McGraw struck out Willie Wilson to win the World Series. — Staff and Wire Reports, Oc Register, 10 Nov. 2026

Boone caught the final out of the Game 6 clincher in 1980 when Tug McGraw struck out Willie Wilson to win the World Series. — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

She was named Finals MVP after scoring 30 points, including 28 in the second half, and blocking four shots in the clincher. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

The clincher was a 4-1 win, led by ace Jacob Misiorowski’s 5 2/3 scoreless innings. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 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