Buzzer ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Buzzer ( noun )

1. A device that makes a buzzing sound, used to signal the start or end of a period of time, for example in a game or a test.
2. A device that makes a buzzing sound, typically used to indicate that someone is at the door.
3. A sound like a bee, made by an electronic device or a machine.

Origin:

From middle english busk, from old english bysc, from proto-germanic *biskaz, from proto-indo-european *bʰeyd- ("to split, divid.e")

Examples:

1. He pressed the buzzer to signal the end of the game.
2. The buzzer went off, indicating that the time for the test had ended.
3. The buzzer on the intercom system sounded, signaling that someone was at the front door.
4. The electric razor made a buzzer sound as it shaved his face.
5. The machine had a buzzer that would sound if something went wrong.

(As a verb)

Buzzer ( verb )

1. A device that makes a buzzing sound, used to signal the start or end of a period of time, for example in a game or a test.
2. A device that makes a buzzing sound, typically used to indicate that someone is at the door.
3. A sound like a bee, made by an electronic device or a machine.

Origin:

From middle english busk, from old english bysc, from proto-germanic *biskaz, from proto-indo-european *bʰeyd- ("to split, divid.e")

Examples:

1. He pressed the buzzer to signal the end of the game.
2. The buzzer went off, indicating that the time for the test had ended.
3. The buzzer on the intercom system sounded, signaling that someone was at the front door.
4. The electric razor made a buzzer sound as it shaved his face.
5. The machine had a buzzer that would sound if something went wrong.