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buzzword

/ˈbʌzˌwɜːrd/
buzz · word
Plural:buzzwords
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buzzword Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A word or phrase, often originating from a specialized field such as business, politics, or technology, that becomes fashionable for a period of time and is frequently used to impress others.

Example

"Sustainability has become more than just a corporate buzzword; it is now a core requirement for modern supply chains."

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• Nearby Words

buzzkill
buzzkiller
buzzsaw
buzzword
buzzworthy
buzzy
by

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1940s as student slang at Harvard Business School, originally referring to key terms students used to quickly analyze case studies and sound authoritative during discussions.

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