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 same way a buzzer ends a basketball game, the new law will stop the clock on any pending legal challenges or appeals, recognizing the slates of electors officially chosen as of that date. The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024 Just before the buzzer, The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported the 49ers acquired defensive tackle Khalil Davis from the Houston Texans in exchange for a seventh-round pick. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 By the time the final buzzer sounded, Milwaukee was completely flat, falling 133-122 to drop to 1-1 on the season. Brian Sampson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 Fanatics’ announcement via X/Twitter came less than 16 hours after the final buzzer sounded at Barclays Center in Brooklyn as the Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx in overtime of a winner-take-all Game 5. Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2024 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 28 Nov. 2024.

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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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