buzzer

buzz·er | \ ˈbə-zər

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Definition of buzzer

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 Walker had a chance to win the game in regulation, but his 18-footer at the buzzer caromed off the rim. — Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, "Celtics showed their toughness against Clippers, and nobody was better than Jayson Tatum," 14 Feb. 2020 Louisville Courier Journal Turner Scott's 3-pointer at the buzzer kept Bellarmine in its current slump as the Knights fell to Truman State 61-60 on Thursday night at Knights Hall. — The Courier-Journal, "Bellarmine basketball loses to Truman State on buzzer-beater, Quincy visits next," 14 Feb. 2020 Howard's three-pointer at the buzzer gave him 1,408 career points, moving him past former Syracuse star Lawrence Moten to become the all-time leading scorer in Big East history. — Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Villanova 72, Marquette 71: Markus Howard sets Big East scoring record but frantic comeback falls just short," 12 Feb. 2020 Westlake 73, Avon 71: Freshman guard Will Ostrowski found Joe Klessel under the basket at the buzzer to lift Westlake at home in the SWC. — Matt Goul, cleveland, "No. 8 Cleveland Heights takes care of Bedford, rematch with No. 19 Lorain next: Tuesday’s boys basketball scoreboard," 5 Feb. 2020 Jones hit all three free throws, and UTSA was unable to get a shot at the buzzer. — Greg Luca, ExpressNews.com, "UTSA endures disappointing loss to last-place Middle Tennessee," 1 Feb. 2020 Without calling timeout, Mangas came down and his 3-pointer at the buzzer clanked off the front rim. — Lewis Bagley, Indianapolis Star, "In top-10 matchup, Marian tops Indiana Wesleyan in OT thriller to stay in league race," 1 Feb. 2020 The Saints missed a 3-point shot at the buzzer in their bid to hand UAA its first homecourt conference loss since March 2016. — Anchorage Daily News, "UAA women’s basketball team gets 20th win despite long scoring drought," 31 Jan. 2020 After the shot, Williams sprinted down court and made a game-saving chase-down block on a layup attempt at the buzzer. — Greg Riddle, Dallas News, "Basketball replay: Prestonwood girls beat state’s No. 2 team; Plano East boys win thriller," 15 Jan. 2020

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17 Feb 2020

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“Buzzer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buzzer. Accessed 20 Feb. 2020.

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