bouncernoun [ C ]
uk/ˈbaʊn.sər/us/ˈbaʊn.sɚ/someone whose job is to stand outside a bar, party, etc. and either stop people who cause trouble from coming in or force them to leave
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Protection and protectors
- aegis
- auspices
- bailiff
- bandobast
- beefeater
- buffer
- conservation
- guard
- homeland security
- janitor
- minder
- night watchman
- passive immunity
- preservation
- ranger
- sentinel
- shield
- warden
- watchman
- watchtower
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Examples from literature
- He found himself looking up into the face of a strapping fellow who served Milligan as bouncer.
- The bouncer and three other waiters charged into them while they were struggling on the floor.
- The bouncer at the door looked me in the eye and smiled when I came in.
- The bouncer will start to throw you out.
- When Alan tried to follow her, the bouncer stopped him with a meaty hand on his chest.