buzzer

noun

buzz·​er ˈbə-zər 

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

The Golden Gophers had another shot at a winner but Tyson's 3-pointer just before the buzzer did not hit the rim. —CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026

The Boxers were able to trim the deficit, and fought until the bitter end with Nysion Miranda making the final five points of the game for the Boxers, including a layup at the buzzer. —Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026

Kuminga scored 10 points as the Warriors went on a 26-14 run to end the quarter, capped by Kuminga going end-to-end for a buzzer-beating layup to cut the deficit to 108-94. —Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026

Cox missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer and Xavier Booker grabbed the defensive rebound as time expired. —Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for buzzer

• mazar

Kids Definition

buzzer

noun

buzz·​er ˈbəz-ər 

: an electric signaling device that makes a buzzing sound