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

Examples of buzzword in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Long before personalized learning became a popular educational buzzword, special educators were building systems around individual student needs. — Lisa Schade, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Specificity signals real experience, not just buzzword-dropping. — Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026

The case for longevity as more than a buzzword or trend but rather a long-term business strategy was made Wednesday night at the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Haft Theater. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 26 June 2026

Fun and structure are the buzzwords. — Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1