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

My fave is the fashion plate with the big New Romantic hair and the white silk ascot — picture that guy getting past the bouncer down on Main Street. —Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2025

The actor rose to lieutenant with the Royal Thai Armed Forces Security Centre and worked as a nightclub bouncer. —Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025

The full cast of Norse godhood is here, specifically Thor — who is portrayed like Valhalla’s meanest bar bouncer. —Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025

In the video, baby Sofia can be seen giggling in her bouncer as Ree sings, plays and tickles her, as well as kissing the happy infant, who looks cute in a floral sleeper. —Becca Longmire, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025

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