buzzword
noun
buzz·word
ˈbəz-ˌwərd 
1
: an important-sounding usually technical word or phrase often of little meaning used chiefly to impress laymen
2
: a voguish word or phrase
called also buzz phrase
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The questions for the Washington Commanders’ next offensive coordinator can be about philosophies and systems and tenets and all the buzzwords associated with getting 11 players to move the ball effectively.
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Barry Svrluga, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Everyone’s favorite buzzword of 2025—longevity—will continue to trend into next year, but experts say there will be a greater focus on the science to back it up.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Microdramas, anime and K-content were buzzwords on everyone’s lips this year, as Squid Game once again set records for Netflix and KPop Demon Hunter got the world singing.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2025
Affordability, this year’s political buzzword, will almost certainly continue to dominate next year’s midterms and gubernatorial races.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
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Barry Svrluga, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Everyone’s favorite buzzword of 2025—longevity—will continue to trend into next year, but experts say there will be a greater focus on the science to back it up.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Microdramas, anime and K-content were buzzwords on everyone’s lips this year, as Squid Game once again set records for Netflix and KPop Demon Hunter got the world singing.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2025
Affordability, this year’s political buzzword, will almost certainly continue to dominate next year’s midterms and gubernatorial races.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Buzzword.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buzzword. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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