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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Mitty had won the previous 45 games between the teams, including a 56-54 triumph at home on Jan. 7 on a 3-pointer at the buzzer. Mike Lefkow, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025 Stevenson 15-8 (5) Atticus Richmond’s putback at the buzzer clinches the Patriots’ NSC win against Mundelein. 6. Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025 Houston’s Sharp missed a potential game-winning heave at the regulation buzzer. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025 Note: Dana Hills’ Beau Villar scored the winning 2-pointer at the OT buzzer. Ocvarsity Sports Staff, Orange County Register, 25 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 6 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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