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 of fizz

Verb

• hiss
• bubble

Noun

• whistle
• sizzle
• zip

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

Wharton let the ball run across his body inside his own half and fizzed a pass into the feet of Yeremy Pino, taking out the entire West Ham midfield. — Stuart James, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The idea behind it — these people who just want to break free of convention — was fizzing inside. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026

Noun

The colors sparked an immediate sense of joy, and a fizz of anticipation bubbled through our group. — Megan Wilkes, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Green tea extract adds a touch of fine tannin, and the wine is gently saturated with CO2 for a persistent fizz. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

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

Rhymes for fizz

• biz
• his
• is
• quiz
• riz
• tis
• whiz
• whizz
• wiz
• chandeliers
• nowise

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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