Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

buzz

noun, verb
/bʌz/
Definition
A low, continuous humming or murmuring sound.
Examples
  • The buzz of the bees filled the garden.
  • She felt a buzz of excitement before her performance.
  • The phone buzzed as a new message arrived.
Meaning
The sound made by bees or similar insects, or a general feeling of excitement or activity.
Synonyms
  • hum
  • buzzing sound
  • whirr
  • drone