bouncer
noun
bounc·er
ˈbau̇n(t)-sər 
Examples of bouncer in a Sentence
The batter hit a bouncer to the shortstop.
Recent Examples on the Web
Those who trade in an old car seat will be given a 20% coupon toward a new seat, stroller, travel system or home gear like play yards, highchairs, swings, rockers, bouncers and other items, according to the retailer.
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Emilee Coblentz, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Over the years, city officers have been accused of a variety of offenses while drunk, ranging from shooting people and getting into crashes to yelling racial slurs at bouncers.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Case draws national attention On the night of Strain’s disappearance, a bouncer reportedly did not allow Strain to stand outside the bar to wait for friends to close their tabs.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Desperate to hire a bouncer, Frankie finds her man in Elwood Dalton (Gyllenhaal), a former pro fighter who now earns cash in a seedy underground fighting ring.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2024
A lot of area can be covered throughout a day when trailing behind a Northland Slick-Stick bottom bouncer.
—David A. Rose, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2024
Her 10-month-old son Sullivan Cay sat in a baby bouncer and turned his head away from the camera.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
Gyllenhaal stars in the film as ex-UFC fighter Dalton, who is hired to be the new bouncer of a bar in the Florida Keys.
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Apr. 2024
All three times, Betts converted the play with ease: Backhanding a firm bouncer from Brandon Crawford in the third, rocketing a long throw to retire Nolan Arenado in the fourth, then limiting damage in the 10th by getting at least one out at first base on a slow roller with the infield in.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Emilee Coblentz, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Over the years, city officers have been accused of a variety of offenses while drunk, ranging from shooting people and getting into crashes to yelling racial slurs at bouncers.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Case draws national attention On the night of Strain’s disappearance, a bouncer reportedly did not allow Strain to stand outside the bar to wait for friends to close their tabs.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Desperate to hire a bouncer, Frankie finds her man in Elwood Dalton (Gyllenhaal), a former pro fighter who now earns cash in a seedy underground fighting ring.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2024
A lot of area can be covered throughout a day when trailing behind a Northland Slick-Stick bottom bouncer.
—David A. Rose, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2024
Her 10-month-old son Sullivan Cay sat in a baby bouncer and turned his head away from the camera.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
Gyllenhaal stars in the film as ex-UFC fighter Dalton, who is hired to be the new bouncer of a bar in the Florida Keys.
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Apr. 2024
All three times, Betts converted the play with ease: Backhanding a firm bouncer from Brandon Crawford in the third, rocketing a long throw to retire Nolan Arenado in the fourth, then limiting damage in the 10th by getting at least one out at first base on a slow roller with the infield in.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
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bouncer
noun
bounc·er
ˈbau̇n(t)-sər
: one that bounces
especially
: someone employed in a public place to remove troublemakers
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