bouncer
Americannoun
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a person or thing that bounces.
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a person who is employed at a bar, nightclub, etc., to eject disorderly persons.
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something large of its kind.
noun
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slang a person employed at a club, pub, disco, etc, to throw out drunks or troublemakers and stop those considered undesirable from entering
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slang a dishonoured cheque
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cricket another word for bumper 1
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a person or thing that bounces
Etymology
Origin of bouncer
Example Sentences
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A multiple Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion has reflected on her journey from being a bouncer on the streets of Cardiff to fighting for a title in Las Vegas.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
The host is a former bouncer for”The Jerry Springer Show.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Glenn walked toward another bar, where he got into an argument with a bouncer who denied him entry.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
Last month the Yorkshireman apologised after he was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer during England's tour of New Zealand before the recent Ashes series in Australia, admitting to a "terrible mistake".
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
The bouncer wears a T-shirt that doesn't quite extend over his belly.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
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