bouncer

noun

bounc·​er ˈbau̇n(t)-sər How to pronounce bouncer (audio)
: one that bounces: such as
a
: one employed to restrain or eject disorderly persons
b
: a bouncing ground ball

Examples of bouncer in a Sentence

The batter hit a bouncer to the shortstop.
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The party essentially moves from the flashy club interior to the moody parking lot post-up after the bouncers clear each section. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 June 2026 Prosecutors dropped all charges against a bouncer for allegedly slapping a bar patron in February. Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 Regular captain Mehidy Hasan was ruled out of the game after being hit on his head by a bouncer of Nathan Ellis in the second game. ABC News, 14 June 2026 Madrigal hit a bouncer back to the pitcher. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bouncer

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bouncer was in 1865

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“Bouncer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bouncer. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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bouncer

noun
bounc·​er ˈbau̇n(t)-sər How to pronounce bouncer (audio)
: one that bounces
especially : someone employed in a public place to remove troublemakers
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