Meaning of the word "punch line" in English

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punch line

US /ˈpʌntʃ ˌlaɪn/
UK /ˈpʌntʃ ˌlaɪn/
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Noun

1.

the final phrase or sentence of a joke or story, providing the humor or climax

Example:
Everyone laughed at the unexpected punch line.
He delivered the punch line with perfect timing.
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