1. a word or phrase that is fashionable or popular in a particular field or context, often used to impress others but sometimes lacking clear meaning

Examples

• The presentation was full of corporate buzzwords like ‘synergy’ and ‘paradigm shift.’
• Politicians often use buzzwords to appeal to voters without making specific commitments.
• The tech industry creates new buzzwords every year to describe emerging trends.
• ‘Sustainability’ has become a popular buzzword in business marketing.
• Students should avoid using empty buzzwords in their essays and focus on clear communication.
• The consultant’s report was criticized for being filled with meaningless buzzwords.