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

Gabe Madsen hit a 3 at the buzzer to account for the one-point difference. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026

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

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

American supporters were tense through the second half, in which both teams were tied until the final play, when Türkiye tipped in a buzzer-beating goal to win the match 3-2. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 June 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