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

He was felled by a lightning quick Jofra Archer bouncer that smashed into the grille, but still scored a match-saving 59. —Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024

This bouncer by Boon is Amazon's Choice with a 4.3 star rating and offers a low and high angle for babies at different ages and stages. —Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024

But Feliciano allegedly pulled out a knife and plunged it deep into the bouncer’s neck, splicing through his tongue, cops said. —John Annese, New York Daily News, 24 Nov. 2024

Hopkins, 61, a bouncer at Garden Bar & Grill in East Williamsburg, was trying to break up a fight when Feliciano pulled a knife and stabbed him in the neck, armpit and chest, cops said. —John Annese, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

bouncer

noun

bounc·​er ˈbau̇n(t)-sər 

: one that bounces

especially : someone employed in a public place to remove troublemakers