buzzword
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of buzzword
Example Sentences
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But when asked why people were seeking out unusual accommodation, he said the buzzword was "experiential".
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
This sounds a lot like churn, Mr. Steele’s buzzword 16 years later, and it’s hard to avoid the conclusion that his new book, at its core, is a broad restatement of his first one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 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
In an era when “affordability” has become a buzzword, consumers are cautious about spending — and buying items that could be deemed frivolous may make less sense to them.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 13, 2026
Netconomy started as a buzzword, joining net, network, and economy.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai
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