beeper

noun

beep·​er ˈbē-pər How to pronounce beeper (audio)
: pager
specifically : one that beeps

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They were sent to him from a beeper, a cellphone, an instant messenger, and an email address. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026 The latest version kicks off with a moody set piece before a gun shot and thudding drums make way for a beat that sounds like a drowning beeper. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025 In the 1980s, schools sought to ban beepers, claiming that they were tied to drug deals and classroom disruptions. — Jennifer Huddleston, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026 Her team is trained in non-violent crisis intervention and can quickly call for behavioral health staff using special beepers clipped to their scrubs. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beeper

Word History

Etymology

beep entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beeper was in 1970

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“Beeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beeper. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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beeper

noun
beep·​er ˈbē-pər How to pronounce beeper (audio)
: pager
especially : one that beeps

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