fizz 1 of 2

as in whistle
a sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out the light bulb burned out with a quick fizz

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fizz

2 of 2

verb

as in to hiss
to make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\ soda pop fizzing in the glass

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Recent Examples of fizz
Noun
On our return to The Ravel after every excursion, we are greeted by a welcome party of staff holding out a cold towel and a glass of buck's fizz. James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024 There’s also a roster of fresh mocktails on hand that include Lavendar-rosemary lemonade; and watermelon-lime mint fizz. Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Verb
Pop a capsule into the little canister under the lid, screw the lid back on, then tap the top to fizz it all up. Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024 The dark oxygen is produced because the metallic nodules act like batteries when they are disturbed, similar to the way a conventional battery fizzes when placed into seawater. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for fizz 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fizz
Noun
  • The Bernabeu is considered by many to be the most demanding crowd in the football world and whistles were heard last night as early as the pre-match warm-up.
    Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Paddlers must bring their watercraft, a personal flotation device such as a life jacket, and a whistle.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Still, emergency officials allowed residents to trickle back into their neighborhoods starting Thursday but cautioned them to be careful as hissing gas lines continued to spew fires from leveled properties and a thick layer of smoke hung over the area.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • True, crowds were noisier and more raucous in audible expressions of engagement — hissing, cheering, applauding, with an occasional wisecrack shouted out — but the responses were collective and inspired by the story on screen.
    Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The bad blood between Howard and O’Neal bubbled over in the past few days, following Howard’s remarks regarding their decades-long beef during a recent podcast appearance.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Which was bubbling in his mind to begin with, reaching out to call for the other?
    Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Innovation in fast food is often measured by the sizzle of a new product launch or the sleekness of a digital ordering kiosk.
    Stephen Wunker, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Each episode focuses on one: the tang of vinegar, the sizzle of olive oil, the perfect crunch of sea salt.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Around 5 inches tall and 8 inches wide, the bag has a back slip pocket, interior slip pocket, and front zip compartment.
    Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
  • From a padded laptop sleeve for your tech to multiple zip pockets for quick-access items, it’s built to keep your essentials secure and your look polished, wherever work takes you—a choice carry-on backpack, for sure.
    Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024

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“Fizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fizz. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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