Buzzer

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌzər/

Definitions of buzzer

noun a device that makes a buzzing sound, especially an electrical device that sounds an alarm or signals the end of a period of time

Example Sentences

A1 The buzzer on the alarm clock woke me up this morning.

A2 When the buzzer went off, it was time for the game to start.

B1 The buzzer sounded, signaling the end of the test.

B2 The buzzer on the door alerted us to someone's arrival.

C1 The buzzer in the elevator was not working, so we had to take the stairs.

C2 The buzzer at the front desk was used to call for assistance.

Examples of buzzer in a Sentence

formal The buzzer sounded, signaling the end of the exam.

informal I'll hit the buzzer when I'm ready for you to come in.

slang She's always on the buzzer, never missing a beat.

figurative The buzzer of opportunity rang, and he knew it was his moment to shine.

Grammatical Forms of buzzer

• past tense: buzzed
• plural: buzzers
• comparative: more buzzy
• superlative: most buzzy
• present tense: buzzes
• future tense: will buzz
• perfect tense: has buzzed
• continuous tense: is buzzing
• singular: buzzer
• positive degree: buzzy
• infinitive: to buzz
• gerund: buzzing
• participle: buzzing

Origin and Evolution of buzzer

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'buzzer' is believed to have originated from the imitative sound of a buzzing or vibrating noise.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a device that makes a buzzing sound, the term 'buzzer' has evolved to also refer to a signaling device or an electronic component that produces a buzzing or beeping sound.