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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Devin Vassell sank a shot as the buzzer expired, a nice shot of momentum for the Spurs after the Knicks had nearly erased their big lead. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 14 June 2026 The Knicks cut the lead to three, but Devin Vassell beat the first-half buzzer with a midrange jumper. Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026 When the buzzer rang, fans didn’t want to leave the arena, staying to cheer and exclaim. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026 Iconic games are known for their heroes and goats, who are usually determined by what happens at the fourth-quarter buzzer, or in the ninth inning, or after the two-minute warning. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2026 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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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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