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 final breakthrough had landed right at the buzzer. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026

By the time the buzzer sounds – win or loss – opposing guards are tired and beaten down. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 June 2026

Connecticut was not able to get off a 3-point attempt before the buzzer. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

Gabe Madsen hit a 3 at the buzzer to account for the one-point difference. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 July 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