Buzzer
/ˈbʌzər/
Definitions
2 meaningsA device that produces a buzzing sound as a signal or warning.
/ˈbʌzər/
A device that makes a buzzing sound.
The kitchen timer has a loud buzzer.
💡 Simply: A thing that makes a buzzing noise.
More Examples
He pressed the buzzer to call the elevator.
How It's Used
"The buzzer on the doorbell announced a visitor."
"The referee used the buzzer to signal the end of the round."
An overly enthusiastic or talkative person.
/ˈbʌzər/
A person who is excessively enthusiastic or talkative.
She's a real buzzer; she won't stop talking.
💡 Simply: Someone who talks a lot and is too excited.
How It's Used
"He's a real buzzer when he talks about his new car."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From the imitative word *buzz*, referring to the sound it makes, combined with the suffix -er denoting an agent or instrument.
The word's usage as a device to make a buzzing sound has become more prevalent in recent centuries with technological advancements.
Memory tip
Think of a bee's buzz – that's the sound a buzzer makes.
Word Origin
"Imitative word based on the sound of buzzing"