buzzer

[ buhz-er ]
/ ˈbʌz ər /
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noun

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

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Origin of buzzer

First recorded in 1600–10; buzz1 + -er1

Words nearby buzzer

buzz, buzzard, Buzzard's Bay, buzz bomb, buzzcut, buzzer, buzz in, buzzkill, buzz off, buzz phrase, buzz saw
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Words related to buzzer

alarm, gong, warning, signal, bell, dinger

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British Dictionary definitions for buzzer

buzzer
/ (ˈbʌzə) /

noun

a person or thing that buzzes
a device that produces a buzzing sound, esp one similar to an electric bell without a hammer or gong
NZ a wood planing machine
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