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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The Valkyries had one final chance with four seconds remaining following a shot-clock violation, but Cecilia Zandalasini missed a pull-up jump shot at the buzzer. News Services, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025 The judges were so impressed that Sanchez wound up earning a golden buzzer from Vergara, sending her immediately to the live round of the competition. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025 As the players lingered on the floor long after the buzzer, waving to fans who refused to stop cheering, the future already felt a little less like a mystery. Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025 Seconds went by and the buzzer sounded, letting the contestants know their chance to respond was over. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for buzzer

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 23 Sep. 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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