buzzer

noun

buzz·​er ˈbə-zər 

1

: one that buzzes

specifically : an electric signaling device that makes a buzzing sound

2

: the sound of a buzzer

Examples of buzzer in a Sentence

Their team was ahead by two points when the buzzer signaled the end of the game.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Suns then tied the game at 94-94 after Jordan Goodwin beat the buzzer with a corner triple to end the period. —Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026

Lawson’s Blue Devils relished their March Madness at the downtown arena on Friday night, a buzzer-beating 3-pointer in the corner by Ashlon Jackson to stun storied LSU in a Sweet 16 contest. —Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026

Jenkins missed a deep 3 at the buzzer to force overtime. —ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026

The Huskies gave fans a comeback victory for the ages over Duke Sunday, when freshman Braylon Mullins hit a long three to beat the buzzer after having been down 19 in the first half. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for buzzer

• mazar

Kids Definition

buzzer

noun

buzz·​er ˈbəz-ər 

: an electric signaling device that makes a buzzing sound