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
The alternative is to also use a spinner/bottom bouncer setup with a snell float as shown here.
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Nicole Stone, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2024
Gyllenhaal starred in the original film as Dalton, who is hired to be the bouncer of a bar in the Florida Keys.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
His bandmates were equally brainy: Mr. Gottlieb had a doctorate in musicology and Mr. Yarbrough once worked as a bouncer to pay for Greek lessons.
—Clay Risen, New York Times, 12 May 2024
At her suburban home, an infant bouncer for Ms. Federico’s young daughter dangles in the kitchen doorway.
—Daniel Langhorne, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 May 2024
On Tuesday, May 7, Hilton, 43, posted an adorable clip on TikTok showing Phoenix, 16 months, playing with his sister London, 5 months, in her baby bouncer.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
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.
—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
Nicole Stone, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2024
Gyllenhaal starred in the original film as Dalton, who is hired to be the bouncer of a bar in the Florida Keys.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
His bandmates were equally brainy: Mr. Gottlieb had a doctorate in musicology and Mr. Yarbrough once worked as a bouncer to pay for Greek lessons.
—Clay Risen, New York Times, 12 May 2024
At her suburban home, an infant bouncer for Ms. Federico’s young daughter dangles in the kitchen doorway.
—Daniel Langhorne, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 May 2024
On Tuesday, May 7, Hilton, 43, posted an adorable clip on TikTok showing Phoenix, 16 months, playing with his sister London, 5 months, in her baby bouncer.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
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.
—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
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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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