buzzer

noun

buzz·er ˈbə-zər

: one that buzzes

specifically : an electric signaling device that makes a buzzing sound

: 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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Mandel used his buzzer for the group Hundred Fingers, and Mel B used hers for rocker Nene Royal. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Aug. 2026 Patrick O’Brien’s 28-yard field goal is good at the buzzer to put Oviedo ahead 10-7 at halftime. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 But the offense was magnificent with him as the signal-caller, and his game-winning, as-the-buzzer-sounded 5-yard touchdown run in prime time pretty much cemented his spot on an active roster somewhere. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026 Sierra Canyon rallied from 11 points down in the fourth quarter to win 63-61 on a shot at the buzzer by future NBA player Ziaire Williams. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for buzzer

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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buzzer

noun

buzz·er ˈbəz-ər

: an electric signaling device that makes a buzzing sound

buzzer

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