buzzer
Americannoun
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buzzers
plural
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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
Coope, was initially given a fast track to the semi-final show after judge KSI pressed his golden buzzer.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
In this game, the buzzer represents the whistle of a foul-calling referee.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
He rings my buzzer twice in a rhythm, like zing...ZING, so I know it's him and I come down.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
Finally, Gattis addressed the long-running theory that the Astros’ sign stealing extended to the use of under-the-jersey buzzers.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 11, 2023
Rosie said her father meant there were times when a staff member had to prioritise one patient while buzzers were going off.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2023
Connected buzzers work in much the same way as traditional security cameras.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 19, 2022
They won the first one using videotape and trash cans — and, who knows, maybe even buzzers attached to their bodies.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 3, 2022
Everybody meant the names on the front door next to their little buzzers: Anderson, Giordino, Hayman, Ricci, Sorci, and our name, St. Clair.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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