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

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

Mandel used his buzzer for the group Hundred Fingers, and Mel B used hers for rocker Nene Royal. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Aug. 2026

Patrick O’Brien’s 28-yard field goal is good at the buzzer to put Oviedo ahead 10-7 at halftime. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 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