buzzword
noun
buzz·word
ˈbəz-ˌwərd 
1
: an important-sounding usually technical word or phrase often of little meaning used chiefly to impress laymen
2
: a voguish word or phrase
called also buzz phrase
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From Momentum to Backlash DEI became a corporate buzzword in 2020 as businesses pledged to address inequities in hiring, retention, leadership, and vendor relationships.
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C200, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Respect was the incendiary buzzword for a back-and-forth between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko, the fallout of which has extended well beyond the initial encounter on Wednesday.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
From buzzword to must-have: Why AI is now an imperative for business leadersLooking for a free mini puzzle?
—Carolyn Said, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword thrown around in the boardroom.
—Sopnendu Mohanty, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
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C200, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Respect was the incendiary buzzword for a back-and-forth between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko, the fallout of which has extended well beyond the initial encounter on Wednesday.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
From buzzword to must-have: Why AI is now an imperative for business leadersLooking for a free mini puzzle?
—Carolyn Said, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword thrown around in the boardroom.
—Sopnendu Mohanty, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for buzzword
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“Buzzword.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buzzword. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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