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buzzer Synonyms & Antonyms

ˈbə-zər

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Buzzer as a Noun

1

one that buzzes

2

an electric signaling device that makes a buzzing sound

3

the sound of a buzzer

4

One who, or that which, buzzes; an insect that buzzes.

5

A device that makes a buzzing sound.

If you think you know the answer to the question, hit the buzzer as fast as you can.

6

A police badge.

7

A run scored from an overthrow.

8

A pickpocket.

9

A gossip.

Buzzer in a Sentence

If you think you know the answer to the question, hit the buzzer as fast as you can.

Word Forms & Grammar

buzzer

buzzers

buzzer (plural buzzers)

Words That Rhyme With Buzzer

Origin of Buzzer

From buzz + -er.

First Known Use

1604

Buzzer in Brief

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈbə-zər/
Syllables2
Meaningone that buzzes
Pluralbuzzers
First known use1604

How Do You Say Buzzer?

You say buzzer as /ˈbə-zər/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (bə).

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