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

But the offense was magnificent with him as the signal-caller, and his game-winning, as-the-buzzer-sounded 5-yard touchdown run in prime time pretty much cemented his spot on an active roster somewhere. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026

Sierra Canyon rallied from 11 points down in the fourth quarter to win 63-61 on a shot at the buzzer by future NBA player Ziaire Williams. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Kahleah Copper scored 17 of her game-high 38 points in the period, but Rhyne Howard's basket at the buzzer gave Atlanta a 73-68 lead heading into the fourth. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

Given his importance alongside Pargo, Stephens should have enough opportunity to compile meaningful numbers in what could be a buzzer-to-buzzer battle. — Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

buzzer

noun

buzz·​er ˈbəz-ər 

: an electric signaling device that makes a buzzing sound