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

Game 5, a potential clincher for the Ducks, is in Edmonton on Tuesday. —Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 Apr. 2026

The second man advantage of the second overtime was the clincher for the Stars, who led after the first period, trailed after the second period, tied it in the third and in the end found a way to rally. —Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026

Bruce Brown was Denver’s amplifier, compiling five steals off the bench in his first playoff game as a Nugget since the 2023 championship clincher. —Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026

First came a beautiful free kick by Julian Alvarez, followed by the clincher from Alexander Sorloth. —Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 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