fizz

1 of 2

verb

ˈfiz 

fizzed; fizzing; fizzes

intransitive verb

1

: to make a hissing or sputtering sound : effervesce

2

: to show excitement or exhilaration

fizz

2 of 2

noun

1

a

: a hissing sound

b

: spirit, liveliness

2

: an effervescent beverage

fizzy

ˈfi-zē 

adjective

Synonyms

Verb

• fizzle
• hiss
• sizzle
• swish
• whish
• whiz
• whizz

Noun

• hiss
• sizzle
• swish
• whish
• whiz
• whizz

Examples of fizz in a Sentence

Verb

soda pop fizzing in the glass

Noun

the characteristic fizz of champagne

All the fizz was gone from their relationship.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

When that’s chucked in a blender with his own penchant for spiky-savvy verbosity, the results fizz and pop. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024

As the last bubbles of champagne fizzed, happy partygoers descended the grand staircase out into the night. —Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024

Noun

And the consequent surge in demand for low-booze or booze-free drinks has seen a slew of bubbly producers coming up with sophisticated fizz that tastes almost identical to the real thing. —Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 9 Dec. 2024

Another reason Big Tech is set to falter in 2025 is that the frothy AI market, on which Big Tech bet big, is beginning to lose its fizz. —Meredith Whittaker, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Verb

probably of imitative origin

First Known Use

Verb

1685, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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Kids Definition

fizz

1 of 2 verb

ˈfiz 

: to make a hissing or sputtering sound

fizz

2 of 2 noun

1

: a hissing sound

2

: a bubbling drink

fizzy

ˈfiz-ē 

adjective