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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Where fermentation, patience, and care aren’t buzzwords—they’re a way of life.
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Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
In non-theme park play, the game revolves around Illumineers, glimmers, inklands, a lorebook and other buzzwords and actions that are important to players.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
Among the key strategies examined included bold leadership, organizational overhauls, and consumer-centric approaches to drive brand energy – a buzzword heard throughout the panel discussion.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
The buzzword is a catch-all for working in the margins — identifying small patterns and using computer algorithms to fine-tune styles of play.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
In non-theme park play, the game revolves around Illumineers, glimmers, inklands, a lorebook and other buzzwords and actions that are important to players.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
Among the key strategies examined included bold leadership, organizational overhauls, and consumer-centric approaches to drive brand energy – a buzzword heard throughout the panel discussion.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
The buzzword is a catch-all for working in the margins — identifying small patterns and using computer algorithms to fine-tune styles of play.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Buzzword.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buzzword. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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