Buzz: meaning, definitions and examples

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buzz

 

[ bสŒz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sound

a continuous, humming sound, as of bees; a low, vibrating, humming sound; a confused noise, as of many voices

Synonyms

drone, hum, whir

Examples of usage

  • The buzz of the bees filled the garden.
  • The buzz of conversation in the crowded room was deafening.
  • She could hear the buzz of excitement in the air.
  • There was a buzz of anticipation before the concert started.
  • The buzz of the alarm clock woke her up.
Context #2 | Verb

sound or activity

make a low, continuous humming sound; be filled with a humming noise; be alive or active with activity, talk, etc.

Synonyms

drone, hum, whir

Examples of usage

  • The bees buzzed around the flowers in the garden.
  • The city was buzzing with excitement during the festival.
  • The news of the promotion buzzed through the office.
  • The phone buzzed with messages all day.
  • She could hear her heart buzzing in her ears.

Translations

Translations of the word "buzz" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zumbido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเค‚เคœเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Summen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brzฤ™czenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒผใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bourdonnement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zumbido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vฤฑzฤฑltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ™์œ™๊ฑฐ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทู†ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bzuฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bzuฤanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—กๅ—กๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brnenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ suรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ะทั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ–แƒฃแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤฑzฤฑltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zumbido

Etymology

The word "buzz" originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Middle Low German word "busse", meaning a low or murmuring sound. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various meanings related to continuous humming sounds and activity. Today, "buzz" is commonly used to describe both the sound of bees and a lively or active atmosphere. The word has become a versatile term in modern language, symbolizing energy, excitement, and movement.

See also: buzzed.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,514, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.