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buzzer

[ buhz-er ]

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.


buzzer

/ ˈʌə /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Origin of buzzer1

First recorded in 1600–10; buzz + -er 1
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Finally, after Kiki Rice made two free throws in the final seconds and the buzzer sounded inside Spokane Arena, Marcus unleashed those sweet words.

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The Lakers were coming off a heartbreaking loss at the buzzer in Chicago and Memphis was playing its first game after firing longtime coach Taylor Jenkins in a surprise move.

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It was like I was on “Family Feud” and they asked the question and I was like, WHAM, on the buzzer.

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After San Gabriel’s 25th turnover led to a layup just before the buzzer, the Eagles were able to to run out the clock and celebrate their first championship.

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A layup by King’s Academy just before the buzzer sounded, the 25th San Gabriel Academy turnover, allowed the Eagles to run out the clock and celebrate its first championship in school history.

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