effervescence

noun

ef·​fer·​ves·​cence ˌe-fər-ˈve-sᵊn(t)s How to pronounce effervescence (audio)
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

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Their seltzer is the punk band of effervescence—a Clash album played on a turntable with deluxe Wharfedale W90 speakers. Liza Weisstuch, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025 The collective effervescence could not be contained. Raúl E. Zegarra, Time, 17 May 2025 Gabriel gave other examples of how schools can promote collective effervescence on campus. Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 Our brains and bodies yearn for collective effervescence. Florence Williams, Outside Online, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for effervescence

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of effervescence was in 1651

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“Effervescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effervescence. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.

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