buzzer

noun
UK: /ˈbʌz.ər/
US: /ˈbʌz.ɚ/

  1. An electric device that makes a buzzing sound, used to signal someone.

    1. I pressed the buzzer to be let into the building. [ ] [ ]
    2. The receptionist used the buzzer to call the next patient in the waiting room. [ ] [ ]

  2. In sports, a sound that signals the end of a period of play.

    1. The shot was made just before the buzzer. [ ] [ ]
    2. With only seconds left on the clock, the buzzer sounded, ending the game. [ ] [ ]

  3. A person or thing that buzzes.

    1. He is such a social buzzer, always talking to everyone at parties. [ ] [ ]
    2. This new electric shaver is a real buzzer, leaving my face smooth and clean. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

bell alarm ringer beeper

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "buzzer" in English means: An electric device that makes a buzzing sound, used to signal someone., In sports, a sound that signals the end of a period of play., A person or thing that buzzes..

The phonetic transcription of "buzzer" is /ˈbʌz.ər/ in British English and /ˈbʌz.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "buzzer": bell, alarm, ringer, beeper.

Example usage of "buzzer": "I pressed the buzzer to be let into the building.". More examples on the page.