buzzer
ˈbʌzər
buzzer: electronic device for signaling in games or quizzes
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Definition of buzzer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
electronicselectrical device making a buzzing sound
  • The buzzer went off, signaling the end of the game.
alarm beeper ringer
2.
game deviceelectronic device for signaling in games or quizzes
  • She hit the buzzer to answer the question first.
alarm signal
3.
cricketDatedUKrun scored from an overthrow in cricketDatedUK
  • He scored a buzzer after the fielder's mistake.
4.
law enforcementDatedUSpolice badge in US slangDatedUS
  • He flashed his buzzer to show he was an officer.
badge emblem shield
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  • buzzer: electronic device for signaling in games or quizzes
    electronic device for signaling in games or quizzes

Expressions with buzzer

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last-minute success or achievement
She finished the project with a buzzer beater.

Origin of buzzer

English, buzz (sound) + -er (agent noun)

Terms with buzzer included in their meaning

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communication
call someone using a buzzer
door entry
allow someone in by pressing a button or buzzer
sports
shot made just before the buzzer sounds
communication
telephone with built-in buzzer for alerts
military
portable buzzer system for Morse code messages

Examples of buzzer in a sentence

  • He pressed the buzzer to call for assistance.
  • The buzzer sounded loudly.
  • He pressed the buzzer in excitement.
  • The team gained a buzzer due to the wild throw.
  • A buzzer was added to the score after the error.
  • He showed his buzzer to gain entry.

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  1. French:buzzer, course sur overthrow, ...
  2. German:Summer, Quiz-Summer, ...
  3. Italian:cicalino, buzzer, ...
  4. Spanish:zumbador, timbre, ...
  5. Portuguese:buzzer, ponto por lançamento errado, ...
  6. Chinese:蜂鸣器, 抢答按钮, ...
  7. Japanese:ブザー, シグナル装置, ...
  8. Arabic:جرس أزيز, جَرَس, ...
  9. Hebrew:בַּאְזֶר, זַמְזָם, ...
  10. Russian:зуммер, дополнительное очко, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дзвінок, дзижчок, ...
  12. Hindi:बज़र, संकेतक, ...
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