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 seventh, with two outs and two on, Frazier hit a bouncer up the first base line. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2026

Another night on the retreat, Hilton allegedly got into a verbal tussle with a karaoke bar bouncer, causing staff to intervene and usher him away. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The clubs’ bouncers couldn’t block people from taking photos. — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026

The Haim rocker stars alongside Ziwe as a bouncer who is unimpressed with Owen’s outfit to the glitzy event. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 8 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