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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The handmade outfits and face paint and tears shed at the buzzer? — Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 19 June 2026 The final breakthrough had landed right at the buzzer. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026 By the time the buzzer sounds – win or loss – opposing guards are tired and beaten down. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 But, right at the buzzer for the late first rounder, the Nuggets dealt the pick to the Spurs for the 35th overall pick and two future second round picks. — Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for buzzer

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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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