effervescence

noun

ef·​fer·​ves·​cence ˌe-fər-ˈve-sᵊn(t)s 

1

: the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing

They produced a still wine …, then put it through a second fermentation to raise the alcohol level and create the effervescence.

—Jim Gordon

2

: an appealingly lively quality

the effervescence of youth

an actress admired for her energy and effervescence

Examples of effervescence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Elijah Trevitt captures Bosie’s elegance and impetuousness, and Callum Linnane both the effervescence of Wilde at his peak and the pathos of his decline. — Hannah Aizenman, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

The Prosecco adds a lively effervescence and a touch of floral crispness. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 Sep. 2026

Offering a balance of tang, savoriness and effervescence that is sure to surprise and delight. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026

Consider non-alcoholic drinks like herbal teas for ritual, functional beverages with adaptogens for calm, or kombucha for effervescence and gut health. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for effervescence

• acquiescence
• adolescence
• coalescence
• convalescence
• efflorescence
• evanescence
• incandescence
• inflorescence
• iridescence
• luminescence
• obsolescence
• opalescence