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buzzer

[ buhz-er ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a person or thing that buzzes.
a signaling apparatus similar to an electric bell but without hammer or gong, producing a buzzing sound by the vibration of an armature.

buzzer

/ ˈ��ʌ��ə /

noun

a person or thing that buzzes
a device that produces a buzzing sound, esp one similar to an electric bell without a hammer or gong
a wood planing machine

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Word History and Origins

Origin of buzzer¹

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

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At the end of the first half, Leonard calmly drilled a three-pointer just before the buzzer, giving the Clippers a 55-52 lead at the half.

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But these Clippers don’t quit and they didn’t in the second quarter, playing it out until the buzzer sounded.

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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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