buzzword
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of buzzword
Example Sentences
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“Convergence” is the hot buzzword in telecommunications these days, as companies see opportunities to sell consumers on a bundled suite of offerings.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
When AI became a buzzword in the past few years, I was astonished at the seemingly educated and intelligent people who sounded the alarm: AI is going to destroy us all!
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
But when asked why people were seeking out unusual accommodation, he said the buzzword was "experiential".
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
Fiber, it seems, has become the latest buzzword in the dietary space as fibermaxxing, the food trend of loading up on fiber, is predicted to take over 2025’s trend of protein-maxxing.
From Salon ● Feb. 21, 2026
Netconomy started as a buzzword, joining net, network, and economy.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Mihai Nadin
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