beeper

noun

beep·​er ˈbē-pər How to pronounce beeper (audio)
: pager
specifically : one that beeps

Examples of beeper in a Sentence

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As Hornbuckle waited at the bridge for a ride home, the beeper on his belt went off. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025 The throttle lever is on the right handlebar, while the turn signal, horn/beeper, and two-wheel drive button are on the left. William Roberson, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Getting a station wagon of any kind delivered seems close to ordering a beeper or an 8-track tape. Josh Max, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 You’re given a beeper and told it’ll go off when your table is ready. Michael Ashley, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beeper

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beeper was in 1970

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“Beeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beeper. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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beeper

noun
beep·​er ˈbē-pər How to pronounce beeper (audio)
: pager
especially : one that beeps

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