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

In the last quarter-century, only four series have required a seventh frame, with the average audiences ranging from 19 million for the Spurs-Pistons clincher in 2005 to 31 million for the second Cavs-Warriors series nine years ago. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025

Ruben Amorim has endured a miserable campaign since joining United, but the vibes would indeed be ameliorated with a trophy hoist and Champions League clincher. —Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 May 2025

Game 3 drew a 1.1 rating on NBC, tied for the network’s lowest prime time rating ever with a West Wing rerun, and the highest figure was 1.8 for the Ducks’ clincher in Game 5. —Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 June 2025

Detroit’s Game 6 clincher was seen by 6.78 million fans on NBC. —Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 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