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

When the bell, or buzzer, rather, finally rang, the Sparks had lost their second straight, falling to the Phoenix Mercury, 94-87, on Tuesday night and extending their skid to 5-14 over their last 19 games. — Kai Dizon, Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026

Additionally, the software issue could cause the signal lamps, hazard lamp function and certain warning buzzers to become inoperable. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

In early May, Portland’s Sarah Ashley Barker made a putback bucket on the buzzer to beat New York; Bridget Carleton was dominant with a career-high 26 points, with five triples. — Justin Robertson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

But still, Carolina was not able to put Florida fully in the rear view, with youngster Clay Guiton not making it to the 8-second buzzer on Down Payment. — Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

buzzer

noun

buzz·​er ˈbəz-ər 

: an electric signaling device that makes a buzzing sound