fizz

1 of 2

noun

1

a

: a hissing sound

b

: spirit, liveliness

2

: an effervescent beverage

fizzy

ˈfi-zē 

adjective

fizzy

2 of 2

adjective

ˈfizē 

-zi

-er/-est

: effervescent, fizzing

poured out the fizzy liquid

—G. A. Wagner

Synonyms of fizz

Noun

• whistle
• sizzle
• zip

Examples of fizz in a Sentence

Noun

the characteristic fizz of champagne

All the fizz was gone from their relationship.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But a messy dispute between Jackson’s daughter, Paris, and his estate’s executors, entertainment lawyer John Branca and music executive John McClain, has taken some of the fizz out of the celebration. —Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 15 May 2026

Among their uses, Linde’s gases create the fizz in sparkling waters, provide respiratory support to hospital patients, and help lasers etch billions of tiny transistors onto artificial intelligence chips. —Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 May 2026

From Scritti Politti to Pet Shop Boys, synth pop has a long, proud tradition of smuggling social commentary inside the fizz. —Michael Tedder, SPIN, 7 May 2026

Ginger beer is the secret ingredient that gives the drink a slight fizz and a hint of spicy ginger. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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