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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Creighton students huddled in the stands waiting for the final buzzer and stampeded onto the court for a storming. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2025 Long after the final buzzer sounded, San Ramon Valley forward Brad Laird echoed the sentiment of his teammate and coach while describing the beloved de Lannoy. Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025 Elijah Bryant's layup cut it to 49-47, but North Little Rock would not hit another field goal until Andre Barnes' three-pointer at the buzzer. Jeff Reed Special To The Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 8 Feb. 2025 Farmington followed missing a 3-pointer at the buzzer. Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 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 16 Feb. 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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