buzzer
Americannoun
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a person or thing that buzzes.
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a signaling apparatus similar to an electric bell but without hammer or gong, producing a buzzing sound by the vibration of an armature.
noun
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a person or thing that buzzes
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a device that produces a buzzing sound, esp one similar to an electric bell without a hammer or gong
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a wood planing machine
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Knicks In 5 was a moment everyone lucky enough to watch it will remember forever, down to where they were and what they were thinking as the final buzzer sounded.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026
As the final buzzer sounded, thousands of New Yorkers who had traveled to San Antonio yelled, hugged and cried.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
Their opponents always whine about that, and Reaves even stayed on the court after Thursday’s final buzzer to vent to the referees about that, but just … don’t.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Greg played great and beat me to the buzzer several times.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Mother presses the buzzer for a long time.
From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai
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