buzzword
noun
buzz·word
ˈbəz-ˌwərd 
1
: an important-sounding usually technical word or phrase often of little meaning used chiefly to impress laymen
2
: a voguish word or phrase
called also buzz phrase
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In that moment, the buzzwords stopped being abstract.
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Dr. Joseph D'orazio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Eco effort Local and authentic are the buzzwords here, from the ingredients used in the kitchen to guest experiences.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
What happens when sustainability becomes just another brand buzzword?
—Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
Affordability is the buzzword on every political pundit’s tongue this year, and rightfully so — Americans are struggling to keep their head above water as costs continue to rise.
—Carlos Curbelo, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
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Dr. Joseph D'orazio, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Eco effort Local and authentic are the buzzwords here, from the ingredients used in the kitchen to guest experiences.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
What happens when sustainability becomes just another brand buzzword?
—Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
Affordability is the buzzword on every political pundit’s tongue this year, and rightfully so — Americans are struggling to keep their head above water as costs continue to rise.
—Carlos Curbelo, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Buzzword.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buzzword. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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