buzzword

[ buhz-wurd ]

noun

1. a word or phrase, often sounding authoritative or technical, that is a vogue term in a particular profession, field of study, popular culture, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of buzzword¹

First recorded in 1965–70; buzz + word

Example Sentences

These synthetic porous materials of interest to chemists specializing in selective encapsulation include such buzzwords as metal-organic frameworks, covalent organic frameworks, hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks, and zeolites.

From Science Daily

What stands out there, unfortunately, is the fatal vagueness of that list of buzzwords.

From Salon

As in MLS, college teams have left behind large stadiums for bespoke buildings that are described in the industry with a buzzword — “right-sized.”

From Los Angeles Times

In a baseball world where “public-private partnerships” are the preferred buzzwords, the Mariners’ offer was so generous that multiple officials in the commissioner’s office were startled to hear about it.

From Los Angeles Times

The buzzwords that accompany team golf were once again brought to the fore as the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia opened its doors to the 19th edition of the Solheim Cup.

From BBC

Related Words

• jargon
• slang