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 buzzer barely finished echoing when white steam burst from the back of the backboard and purple streamers tumbled from the Chase Center rafters onto the cheering fans below. —Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025

But after the final buzzer sounds, Conley is looking forward to catching up with his old teammates. —Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025

Rule twists at the end of each half such as long-range goals counting double guarantee plenty of late drama such as the Final 4 semifinalists being determined by a buzzer-beater goal in the final regular game day. —Steve Price, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025

Nneka Ogwumike, a 10-time All-Star, knocked down a midrange jumper at the buzzer to secure an 84-82 victory, delivering one of the Storm's most dramatic wins of the season. —Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025

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