buzzer

[buhz-er]

noun

1. a person or thing that buzzes.

2. a signaling apparatus similar to an electric bell but without hammer or gong, producing a buzzing sound by the vibration of an armature.

buzzer

/ ˈbʌzə /

noun

1. a person or thing that buzzes

2. a device that produces a buzzing sound, esp one similar to an electric bell without a hammer or gong

3. a wood planing machine

Word History and Origins

Origin of buzzer¹

First recorded in 1600–10; buzz + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Askew took the inbounds pass and drove to make a layup before the buzzer sounded for the win.

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Two White free throws with 8.4 seconds remaining in the second extra period tied the game, setting up George's game winner and a three-point miss by Chicago's Vucevic at the buzzer.

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The six girls found each other after the final buzzer, heartbroken.

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“If the buzzer blows,” one officer explained, “it’ll be the real McCoy.”

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Then she got called for a travel, then she missed another three and another jumper right before the first-quarter buzzer.

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