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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Whether the trophy is in his hands or not when the final buzzer sounds at Sun Bet Arena, one thing is clear, his BAL journey has already left its mark. Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025 The Panthers scored three unanswered goals after Draisaitl's early score, but Edmonton can put up points in a hurry, and quickly responded, and were able to even the score before the final buzzer. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025 And in Game 1 of this year’s conference finals, Haliburton did that same choke taunt after his game-tying buzzer beater capped a 17-point fourth-quarter comeback and forced overtime at the Garden. Haliburton, 25, averaged 21.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 10.5 assists per game in the conference finals. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025 The Thunder were locked in from the opening tip to the final buzzer night in and night out. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 31 May 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 2 Jul. 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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