bouncer

noun

bounc·​er ˈbau̇n(t)-sər 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

In the ad, Piven pulls up to a Miami mansion party in a sports car and is hassled by a bouncer. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Glenn continued walking down a beach path, getting into an argument with a bouncer outside a separate bar. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

The most dangerous length for the seamers at Lord’s, statistically speaking, has been bouncers — arguably the length affected most by inconsistency from the surface. — Ben Jones aug. 26, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Before his job with the Steele Foundation, Gallagher worked as a bouncer at a local bar. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bouncer

• announcer

Kids Definition

bouncer

noun

bounc·​er ˈbau̇n(t)-sər 

: one that bounces

especially : someone employed in a public place to remove troublemakers