buzzer

noun

buzz·​er ˈbə-zər How to pronounce buzzer (audio)
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.
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Just after the final buzzer, Tampa Bay’s Brandon Hagel fired the puck into the Blue Jackets’ net out of frustration. Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025 The Lakers quickly corralled the rebound and called timeout, but Knecht missed at the buzzer. Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025 The Presidents walked it off against Plymouth South in their last game (25-22), as Brayden O’Connell drilled a field goal at the buzzer. Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025 Instead of pulling himself up, Red Hood shocks the hero with a hand buzzer and falls into the chemicals. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for buzzer

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of buzzer was in 1604

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“Buzzer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buzzer. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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buzzer

noun
buzz·​er ˈbəz-ər How to pronounce buzzer (audio)
: an electric signaling device that makes a buzzing sound

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