buzzer
/'bʌzə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A signaling device that makes a buzzing sound: A small electrical or mechanical device that produces a continuous or intermittent buzzing noise, typically used as a signal or alarm.
- A push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed: Specifically, the button at an entrance to a building which, when pressed, activates a buzzer or bell inside to alert occupants.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Signaling Device):
- The game show contestant pressed the buzzer to answer the question.
- A loud buzzer signaled the end of the work shift.
- Noun (Door Button):
- Please ring the buzzer for apartment 3B.
- I pressed the buzzer at the gate, but no one answered.
Advanced Usage
- "To beat the buzzer": To complete an action just before a deadline or time limit expires, originating from sports or game shows.
- He submitted his report at 4:59 PM, beating the buzzer by one minute.
- "Buzzer-beater" (noun): A shot in basketball made just before the game clock expires and the buzzer sounds.
- The crowd erupted after the incredible buzzer-beater won the game.
Variants and Related Words
- Buzz (verb/noun): To make a low, continuous humming sound; the sound itself.
- The bees buzz around the flowers.
- Buzzing (adjective/gerund): Making a buzz; figuratively, full of excited activity or talk.
- The room was buzzing with conversation.
Synonyms
- Signal: A device or sound conveying information or an instruction.
- Bell: A device that makes a ringing sound, often used similarly.
- Alarm: A device that signals danger or a problem.
Related Phrases
- On the buzzer: Exactly when a time period ends; at the last possible moment.
- The goal was scored right on the buzzer.
- Buzzer sound: The specific noise produced by a buzzer.
- The familiar buzzer sound indicated the microwave had finished.
Noun
- a signaling device that makes a buzzing sound
- a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed