buzzer
word
/ˈbəzɝ/
BUH-zur
/bˈʌzɐ/
BUH-zuh
Definition
A buzzer is an electrical device that makes a buzzing sound, often used to signal the end of a game, call attention, or as a doorbell.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly heard in games, quizzes, and as doorbells. 'Press the buzzer' is a typical phrase in quiz shows. 'Buzzer beater' in sports means a last-second score. Not usually used for traditional bells with ringing sounds.
Spanish: zumbador - timbre (eléctrico) - bocina (en concursos)Portuguese (BR): buzina - campainha - sinal sonoroPortuguese (PT): buzina - campainha - sinal sonoroChinese (Simplified): 蜂鸣器 - 门铃Chinese (Traditional): 蜂鳴器 - 門鈴Hindi: घंटी (बज़्जर) - बजरArabic: جرس كهربائي - صفارة إنذارBengali: বাজারRussian: зуммерJapanese: ブザーVietnamese: chuông báo - còi hiệuKorean: 버저Turkish: zil - buzzerUrdu: بزرIndonesian: bel listrik - buzzer
Example Sentences
Please press the buzzer to answer the question.
basic
The buzzer sounded at the end of the game.
basic
There is a buzzer next to the door.
basic
He hit the buzzer just in time to win the quiz.
natural
I heard the door buzzer, can you check who it is?
natural
The crowd cheered as he scored a buzzer beater.
natural