buzzer

American  

[buhz-er] / ˈbʌz ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that buzzes.

2. 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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buzzer British  

/ ˈbʌzə /

noun

1. a person or thing that buzzes

2. a device that produces a buzzing sound, esp one similar to an electric bell without a hammer or gong

3. a wood planing machine

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Etymology

Origin of buzzer

First recorded in 1600–10; buzz + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Askew took the inbounds pass and drove to make a layup before the buzzer sounded for the win.

From Los Angeles Times

Two White free throws with 8.4 seconds remaining in the second extra period tied the game, setting up George's game winner and a three-point miss by Chicago's Vucevic at the buzzer.

From Barron's

The six girls found each other after the final buzzer, heartbroken.

From Los Angeles Times

Then she got called for a travel, then she missed another three and another jumper right before the first-quarter buzzer.

From Los Angeles Times

After trying each of the buzzers on the road I was unable to find the owner of the fence, however Nick Sawyer, a resident on the road did answer his intercom and shared his views.

From BBC