buzz

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /bʌz/

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Noun

Singular buzz

Plural buzzes

1. (countable) A buzz is the sound of buzzing.

   I heard a buzz from the door.

2. (countable) A buzz is the mixed sound of many people talking at the same time.

   I heard a buzz of conversation coming from the hall.

Verb

Plain form buzz

Third-person singular buzzes

Past tense buzzed

Past participle buzzed

Present participle buzzing

1. (intransitive) If something buzzes, it makes a sound like a bee flying.

   When the oven timer buzzes, you know the cake is ready.

Related words

• buzzer