buffer
noun
an apparatus at the end of a railroad car, railroad track, etc., for absorbing shock during coupling, collisions, etc.
buffering
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present participleof buffer.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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It resonates more with the progress bar instead of the buffering icon.
From Slate ● Apr. 4, 2026
Without my boyfriend’s paycheck buffering our vibes-based accounting, it was time to face the scariest part of managing your money: the spending audit.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 31, 2026
In streaming tests, both VPNs handled 1080p content without buffering.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2026
Previous attempts at live broadcasting, like the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight in 2024, resulted in buffering issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026
It’s a protective mechanism for them, a way of buffering themselves against my future death, like when teenagers distance themselves from their parents in preparation for leaving home.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
