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Definition of buzzer

buzzer

/ˈbʌz.ɚ/
buz · zer
Plural:buzzers
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buzzer Lexical Profile

buzzer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An electrical device that makes a buzzing noise and is used for signaling, such as at a door, on a game show, or to mark the end of a period in sports.

Example

"The basketball player made the winning shot just before the buzzer sounded."

2

Something, such as an insect, that makes a continuous buzzing sound.

Example

"The garden was filled with bees and other noisy buzzers among the summer blossoms."

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• Nearby Words

buzzard
buzzcut
buzzed
buzzer
buzzing
buzzkill
buzzkiller

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Buzzer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/buzzer
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