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

Waiters circulated with trays of fig-leaf fizzes as the boat pushed off. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

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

Noun

Guests enjoyed dirty martinis, negronis, and grapefruit fizz while burger sliders and truffle toasties were passed around. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

The effervescent fizz of Ocean’s Eleven came as a bit of a surprise at the time, though Soderbergh has since established himself as one of the most versatile filmmakers in modern movie history. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 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