Bouncer: meaning, definitions and examples

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bouncer

 

[ หˆbaสŠnsษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

nightclub security

A bouncer is a person employed by a bar, nightclub, or other venue to provide security, enforce rules, and maintain order. They are responsible for checking the identification of patrons, managing crowd control, and ensuring that the venue remains safe. Bouncers often have a strong physical presence to deter potential troublemakers.

Synonyms

doorman, guard, security guard

Examples of usage

  • The bouncer stopped the rowdy group at the entrance.
  • She felt safe knowing a bouncer was on duty.
  • The bouncer checked our IDs before letting us in.
  • Bouncers often deal with difficult situations late at night.

Translations

Translations of the word "bouncer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น seguranรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเค‰เค‚เคธเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tรผrsteher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjaga pintu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัˆะธะฑะฐะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bouncer

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ฆใƒณใ‚ตใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท videur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ portero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kapฤฑ bekรงisi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”์šด์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vychovatel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vychovรกvateฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟ้•–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vratar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถrรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะทั‹ั€ะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒฃแƒœแƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bouncer

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ portero

Word origin

The term 'bouncer' originated in the 19th century and is believed to derive from the act of bouncing individuals out of a venue. Initially, it was used to describe a doorman or porter who would literally bounce unruly patrons out of clubs or establishments. The word likely evolved from the action of throwing someone out, which is a common responsibility of the bouncer role. Over time, the term became more widely associated with security personnel in nightlife settings, particularly in bars and nightclubs, as the demand for crowd control and safety increased. As nightlife culture grew in popularity, so did the prominence of the bouncer's role, leading to the various professional standards and training practices observed today.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,328 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.