Meaning & use
buzz
A low, continuous humming sound, or excited talk and interest surrounding something new.
See it in a sentence
There was a buzz of excitement in the hallway before the results were posted.
The buzz of the fluorescent light kept her awake during the late shift.
A note on using this word
In marketing contexts, buzz often refers specifically to word-of-mouth attention around a product or event.
Words with a similar meaning
humchatter
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To make a continuous low humming sound.
A single fly buzzed noisily against the windowpane the entire afternoon.
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