Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
buzzer-beater
noun
/ˈbʌzərˌbiːtər/
Definition
A shot in basketball that is taken just before the game clock expires, and it counts if it goes in.
Examples
- He made a buzzer-beater to win the game.
- Her buzzer-beater shot sent the crowd into a frenzy.
- The team relied on a buzzer-beater for their surprising victory.
Meaning
The term is used to describe an exciting moment in a basketball game when a player scores a basket just as the game or quarter ends.
Synonyms
- game-winner
- last-second shot
- clutch shot
