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 Americans calmly rallied within two points at the half as Clark's 3-pointer just before the buzzer capped the rally. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

After the buzzer the German players went over to a corner and danced with the crowd. — CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

The Tigers were upset in the Sweet 16 in March as a buzzer-beater by Duke’s Ashlon Jackson forced LSU’s earliest tournament exit since 2022. — David K. Li, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

The tactic worked, the buzzer blared and Houshmand was scooped up by a watercraft for a victory lap, an American flag hoisted in victory. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 3 Sep. 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