beeper

noun

beep·​er ˈbē-pər 

: pager

specifically : one that beeps

Examples of beeper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Has the neighborhood ice cream man gone the way of beepers, Blockbuster and human decency? — Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2026

Bonds, who carries the BRCA gene, remembers going to a waiting room and being handed a beeper that would alert her when a doctor was ready. — Eileen Finan, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Almost overnight, her following jumped into the six figures and the comment section lit up like a beeper in the late 90s. — Alli Kushner, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

In the 1980s, schools sought to ban beepers, claiming that they were tied to drug deals and classroom disruptions. — Jennifer Huddleston, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

beep entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for beeper

• cheaper
• creeper
• deeper
• keeper
• reaper
• sleeper
• steeper
• sweeper
• beekeeper
• bookkeeper
• doorkeeper
• gamekeeper

Kids Definition

beeper

noun

beep·​er ˈbē-pər 

: pager

especially : one that beeps