Definition of buzzer
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:the sound of a 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.
Recent Examples of buzzer from the Web
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There was a little excitement at the end of the half as Arnold Little found Evan Simons for a 38-yard touchdown catch at the buzzer for a 13-0 halftime lead.
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By the time the buzzer went off, only three of us were still up.
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Johnathan Motley of Baylor scored the quarter’s final five points on a late layup and a buzzer-beating halfcourt heave.
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The Celtics are coached by Brad Stevens, Hayward's coach for two seasons at Butler, one of which ended with the Bulldogs nearly winning the 2010 national championship as Hayward's half-court buzzer-beater rimmed out.
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After their team's buzzer-beating loss to Villanova in the 2016 NCAA final, North Carolina fans couldn't help but dwell on the defensive breakdowns that left Kris Jenkins open for his 25-foot bomb.
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The 6-foot-6, 235-pound Jenkins, who hit the three-point shot at the buzzer against North Carolina to give the Wildcats the 2016 national championship, averaged 13.1 points and 4.1 rebounds last season.
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The Badgers were stunned by the Florida Gators on a buzzer-beater in a thrilling tourney game.
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In helping lead the Ducks to the Final Four for the first time since 1939, Brooks averaged 16.1 points and showed a knack for knocking down big shots, such as his buzzer-beaters against UCLA and Cal.
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First Known Use of buzzer
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BUZZER Defined for English Language Learners
buzzer
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Definition of buzzer for English Language Learners
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: an electric device that makes a loud sound
BUZZER Defined for Kids
buzzer
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Definition of buzzer for Students
:an electric signaling device that makes a buzzing sound
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