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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Just before the buzzer sounded, Beasley sprinted from the 3-point arc to the hoop and fended off an opponent to snag his fourth rebound of the night.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
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
Coope, was initially given a fast track to the semi-final show after judge KSI pressed his golden buzzer.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
Their opponents always whine about that, and Reaves even stayed on the court after Thursday’s final buzzer to vent to the referees about that, but just … don’t.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
“No,” said Mr. Lemoncello, touching the tip of his nose and making a buzzer noise.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
In regards to Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, who had been accused in particular of using buzzers, Gattis said that they would go against Altuve’s style as a reactionary hitter.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 11, 2023
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
It said admin staff had been asked to stay on to offer support including answering phones and door buzzers for the rest of the week.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2022
They’re putting their brains where their buzzers are as the “Jeopardy! National College Championship” continues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 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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