specifically: an electric signaling device that makes a buzzing sound
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: the sound of a buzzer
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Their team was ahead by two points when the buzzer signaled the end of the game.
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The Knicks also got 14 points off the bench from Landry Shamet, including a buzzer-beating corner three directly in front of Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson.—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 May 2026 The Valkyries took a 44-37 lead into halftime, with Clark swiping at Janelle Salaun after the buzzer when Salaun grabbed a rebound.—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 May 2026 The goal is to remove the pieces without touching the metal edges, which triggers a buzzer and a flashing red nose.—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026 As soon as the buzzer sounded on the Wolves' season, speculation about offseason moves began.—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for buzzer