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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The Red Sox presumably had some sort of leverage in those discussions, especially at the buzzer with the reports of a deal coming down shortly before the deadline. Mike Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025 And Doval, acquired by New York at the buzzer for four prospects, ended his night with three runs and two hits, as well as a blown save. Ric Sanchez, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025 Trailing by as much as 10 in the first half, the Lynx finished the second quarter on a 19-7 run, capped by a Smith a 3-pointer at the buzzer, for a 43-38 halftime lead, much to the delight of the 8,824 in attendance. Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 4 July 2025 The Moment Is Bigger Than the Game With a heavy sponsorship presence, full hotels, and public art installations that will remain long after the All-Star buzzer sounds, the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend is being treated as more than a single event. Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 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 Aug. 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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