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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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Hauser’s 3-pointer at the buzzer was too little, too late for Boston. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025 Golightly then hit a 25-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer to put Mater Dei ahead by five at the half. Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 29 Nov. 2025 However, the Mustangs escaped with an 87-85 win after a long 3-point attempt at the buzzer by Bizjack came up short. Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Nov. 2025 The clip shows footage of Stone, 37, personally taking a buzzer to her frequent collaborator Lanthimos' head. Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for buzzer

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 3 Dec. 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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