buzzer

Meanings

• noun

  An electrical or mechanical device that produces a sharp, loud sound, often used as an alarm or signal.

  - "The buzzer on my alarm clock went off at 6 a.m."
  - "The buzzer at the store indicated that my package had arrived."
  - "The fire alarm went off, setting off a frantic buzzing sound."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with buzzer
fizzes , sizzles , drizzles , mizzles

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Homophones

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1. bowsers
   

2. buzzards
   

3. buzzards
   

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Variants

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buzzer , buzzers

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Etymology

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The term 'buzzer' comes from the Old English word 'busen', which means 'to buzz' or 'to hum'. The modern use of the term 'buzzer' emerged in the late 19th century with the invention of electrical buzzers.

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Trivia

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1. The first electric buzzer was invented in 1874 by Thomas Edison.

2. The buzzer is the most commonly used sound effect in movies and television shows.

3. The buzzer is used as a term in baseball to describe a stolen base in which the runner is caught between bases when the pitcher throws the ball to the base before the runner can tag up.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alarm: An alarm is a signal given by a buzzer or other device to indicate an emergency or danger.

2. Signal: A signal is a form of communication that conveys information between two or more entities, often through the use of a buzzer or other device.

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Culture

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The buzzer has been used extensively in popular culture, from alarm clocks and doorbells to emergency warning systems and arcade games. In literature, the buzzer has been used as a symbol of urgency and alarm.

How to Memorize "buzzer"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a buzzer, imagine a small, round device that produces a sharp, loud sound when activated.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize the word 'buzzer', associate it with the sound of an alarm or a bee buzzing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize the word 'buzzer', use the mnemonic 'Buzzy Zapper' to help remember its meaning.

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