buzzer

noun

buzz·​er ˈbə-zər How to pronounce buzzer (audio)
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.
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Being Careless with Drinks Accidents happen, but be mindful of your beverages and do your best not to spill them on those around you, even if the buzzer beater was absolutely worthy of hands-in-the-air celebration. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025 Murray hurried to the ball and fired a long inbound pass to Porter, who got up a fairly clean 3-point look at the buzzer. Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2025 Herro missed a floater that would have won the game at the buzzer. Paul Kitagaki Jr., Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025 Suggs helped Gonzaga advance to the NCAA tournament championship by defeating UCLA with a game-winning buzzer beater in overtime. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for buzzer 

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of buzzer was in 1604

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“Buzzer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buzzer. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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buzzer

noun
buzz·​er ˈbəz-ər How to pronounce buzzer (audio)
: an electric signaling device that makes a buzzing sound

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