Definition of buzzer
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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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The defense was especially porous in the interior for the first two quarters (remember, the Warriors missed 15 shots within two feet of the rim), but when the buzzer sounded the Cavs were only down eight.
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The sound of the buzzer, slapped down by eager contestants, was jarring in this room from which a soul would soon depart.
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The program nearly won its first championship in 91 years if not for a miracle, buzzer-beating game-winning three-pointer from Braelee Albert, which secured a 55-54 overtime championship for Brentwood at Azusa Pacific on March 3.
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Sue Bird capped the first half with a midrange jumper at the buzzer that put Seattle ahead 47-34 at halftime.
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His Mac Irvin Fire 16U squad lost to California United on a buzzer-beater, but not without Jacobs doing his best Nate Robinson impersonation.
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Horry’s buzzer beater was most certainly not just any NBA shot in any NBA playoff game.
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The Terps scored a buzzer-beater to force overtime and salvage their chance for a repeat crown in legendary All-American Frank Urso’s final game, but Cornell prevailed in the battle of unbeatens with four goals in the extra period.
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In the realm of laundry alone, the technology could allow Laundromat operators to notify customers remotely when their loads are done, rather than forcing them to wait for the buzzer to sound.
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First Known Use of buzzer
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BUZZER Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of buzzer for English Language Learners
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: an electric device that makes a loud sound
BUZZER Defined for Kids
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: an electric signaling device that makes a buzzing sound
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