bouncer

noun

bounc·​er ˈbau̇n(t)-sər How to pronounce bouncer (audio)
: 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.
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Adell seemed to spoil the rally by hitting a routine bouncer to shortstop Anthony Volpe, who should have had a routine inning-ending double play. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 18 June 2025 The next inning, Simon straight-up botched a grounder from Wade and then threw wildly on attempt to turn a double play on a bouncer from Tatis. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025 On a recent weekend, a bouncer at a bar in Chicago told Mr. Noyola that Mr. Trump was going to deport him. Jenny Gross, New York Times, 16 May 2025 That’s like having a digital bouncer for your computer 24/7. Don’t miss getting a lifetime of Priil protection for just $89.99 (reg. Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bouncer

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bouncer was in 1865

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“Bouncer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bouncer. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

bouncer

noun
bounc·​er ˈbau̇n(t)-sər How to pronounce bouncer (audio)
: one that bounces
especially : someone employed in a public place to remove troublemakers
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