fizz

1 of 2

verb

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
2
: an effervescent beverage
fizzy adjective

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.
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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
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 See all Example Sentences for fizz 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of fizz was in 1685

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Cite this Entry

“Fizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fizz. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

fizz

1 of 2 verb
: to make a hissing or sputtering sound

fizz

2 of 2 noun
1
: a hissing sound
2
: a bubbling drink
fizzy adjective

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