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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This game will come down to the final buzzer. Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026 My love for the game, my love just to compete, game’s never over until that last buzzer sounds. Nate Sanchez, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026 But the fracas after the final buzzer didn’t dim the lights as the Hawks secured their 10th straight win. Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 2026 Doncic, who hit the buzzer-beating game-winner to secure the Lakers’ fifth consecutive win, said as such after the game on Saturday. Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 17 Mar. 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 19 Mar. 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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