specifically: an electric signaling device that makes a buzzing sound
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: the sound of a buzzer
Examples of buzzer in a Sentence
Their team was ahead by two points when the buzzer signaled the end of the game.
Recent Examples on the WebRelics of the past can even be found in the city’s pubs, some of which retain the security cages and door buzzers installed during the Troubles.—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 30 May 2024 In Quiz bowl, teams of four students use buzzers to answer questions about topics covered in school like math and history, but also topics like pop culture and sports.—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 26 May 2024 Bald’s shot finally dropped into the hoop at the buzzer.—Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024 Minnesota suddenly had the appearance of a team of destiny after Rudy Gobert lofted a Sombor Shuffle shot before the 24-second buzzer.—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 19 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for buzzer
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