Definition of Buffer

a person or thing that protects somebody or something from being harmed by another

Examples of Buffer in a sentence

The wine glasses came with a cardboard around them to buffer any shock from shipping.  🔊

A buffer of security personnel protected the celebrity as they walked the red carpet.  🔊

Packing fine bone china was an exhausting task because it required much newspaper to buffer any rough handling by the moving company.  🔊

In order to prevent head injuries, the football team wore helmets to buffer any contact with the opposing team.  🔊

Because they didn’t get along, the woman brought her sister along to serve as a buffer between her mother and her.  🔊

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