buzzword

American  

[buhz-wurd] / ˈbʌzˌwɜrd /

noun

1. a word or phrase, often sounding authoritative or technical, that is a vogue term in a particular profession, field of study, popular culture, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of buzzword

First recorded in 1965–70; buzz + word

Example Sentences

Just a few years ago, the term "kkondae" was another buzzword among young South Korean to describe an annoying breed of rigid, condescending elders.

From BBC

He has counseled patients to care for their bodies long before “wellness” was a cultural buzzword.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a wasteland of corporate buzzwords, 4 a.m. wake-up routines and stories about overcoming workplace adversity with a little something called grit.

From The Wall Street Journal

Help-wanted advertisements with buzzwords like “energetic,” “fast-paced,” “digital native” and “fresh perspectives” abound.

From MarketWatch

Now, a coalition of students, academics and alumni are highlighting a growing buzzword: “career funneling”—and debating its merits.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• jargon
• slang