buffer
Definitions
Noun
- (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its ph
- A neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
- An inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
- (computer science) a part of ram used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system
- A power tool used to buff surfaces
- A cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
- An implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
Verb
- Add a buffer (a solution)
- Protect from impact
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Words that contain the term "buffer".
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "buffer".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | suffer | 2 | 33 |
| 2 | buffet | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | buff | 1 | 5 |
| 4 | suffers | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | buffered | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | duffer | 2 | 1 |
| 7 | snuffer | 2 | 1 |
| 8 | buffers | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | bluffer | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | bufferin | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | ruffer | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | puffer | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | nuffer | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | huffer | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | buffering | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | bufe | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | buer | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | suffern | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | stuffer | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | ruffner | 2 | 0 |
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Term
Definitions: 9
Fragments: 5
Sound Alikes: 1
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
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This Word in the News:
Planned Parenthood: Hochul’s buffer zone bill may be unconstitutional
Mar 13, 2026 City & State New York
Mar 13, 2026 City & State New York
Oscars security tighter than ever: 1-mile police buffer amid Iran war
Mar 14, 2026 Los Angeles Times
Mar 14, 2026 Los Angeles Times
Beyond a ‘buffer zone’: how the Iran war is recalibrating Central Asian ties
Mar 15, 2026 South China Morning Post
Mar 15, 2026 South China Morning Post
UBS: AI investment is ‘lone buffer’ for emerging markets as energy costs soar By Investing.com
Mar 15, 2026 Investing.com
Mar 15, 2026 Investing.com
Tampa court permanently blocks buffer zone at Clearwater abortion clinic
Mar 12, 2026 Tampa Bay Times
Mar 12, 2026 Tampa Bay Times