clinker

noun

ˈkliŋ-kər How to pronounce clinker (audio)
Definition of clinkernext
1
as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy a documentary that had such clinkers as a reference to Iran as an Arab nation

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2
as in disaster
something that has failed all of the toy company's new offerings for the Christmas season proved to be clinkers

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Recent Examples of clinker Potential low-carbon pathway Reducing concrete clinker use remains a key priority for lowering emissions in construction. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025 But there are no outright clinkers in the bunch, either. — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025 Take 419, which is one of two made of nubby clinker brick, a medieval look that matches the Gothic arches over the main entrance and the door to a maisonette. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025 What emerges from the mixing and cooking are small, hard nodules called clinker. — IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for clinker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinker
  1. mistake
  2. disaster
  3. error
  4. failure
  5. blunder
  6. bomb
  7. brick
  8. washout
Noun
  • The debtor made a mistake to incur the liability, the liability was not covered by adequate insurance, and no settlement was achieved in litigation.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Despite acknowledging mistakes were made, FIFA is still facing a barrage of obstacles that are preventing it and Infantino from moving on from the saga.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of mistake
Noun
  • Next week, for the first time ever, Taiwan will deliberately slow its mobile internet speed, testing how citizens would communicate if bandwidth becomes scarce in emergencies ranging ⁠from disasters to a Chinese invasion.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • There was another near disaster when, two weeks out from the wedding, the couple learned their venue couldn’t accommodate them.
    — Jessica Salter, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of disaster
Noun
  • However, a dangerous push to cut these crucial programs, especially in Africa, risks repeating past errors and ceding influence to competitors.
    — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong’s infield single tied the game, and another run scored on the play from a Royals throwing error.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of error
Noun
  • The failures of England’s previous generations were multi-faceted, but how much did the national culture feed into the acceptance of their behaviour?
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • These can overwhelm and damage your kidneys, leading to kidney failure.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of failure
Noun
  • Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey made an uncharacteristic defensive blunder Wednesday night.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
  • These common design blunders amplify the impression of tight quarters.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of blunder
Noun
  • The Natrium reactor, like many of the newer small-scale projects, uses a special kind of refined uranium that's more concentrated than typical nuclear fuels, but still weaker than what's used for bombs.
    — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
  • MbS has made no secret of his desire to build a bomb, and the deal would be a concrete step in that direction.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of bomb
Noun
  • Moreover, few of us have deeply fond memories of the bricks and mortar aspects of our education.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Orange flame could be seen bursting through several windows of the brick apartment building.
    — Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of brick
Noun
  • There are a few isolated showers this afternoon and evening, but not a washout, and nothing severe is expected.
    — Mary Ours, CBS News, 12 July 2026
  • While the day will not be a washout, residents should keep an umbrella handy for afternoon and evening activities.
    — Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026
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“Clinker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinker. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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