Punchline

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌntʃˌlaɪn/

Punchline (noun)

  1. The last line of a joke that makes people laugh.
  2. The final statement in a speech or story that gives the main idea or a surprising turn.

Examples

  • The punchline made everyone laugh at once.
  • She waited for the punchline before smiling.