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Definitions

bouncer

[boun-ser] / ˈbaʊn sər /
NOUN
boaster
Synonyms
STRONG
blowhard blusterer braggadocio egotist vaunter
WEAK
crower fanfaron gascon rodomont ruffler skite
NOUN
bodyguard
Synonyms
STRONGEST
escort security guard
STRONG
guardian minder muscle praetorian
NOUN
guard
Synonyms
STRONGEST
defender escort warden
STRONG
chaperon chaperone chaser custodian guardian lookout picket sentinel sentry shepherd shield ward watch
WEAK
convoyer watchperson

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

White-ball captain Harry Brook had to apologise after being involved in an altercation with a night-club bouncer on the eve-of-Ashes tour of New Zealand.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 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

The big bouncer from the entrance was hustling his way over to me.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben