fizzed; fizzing; fizzes
1
: to make a hissing or sputtering sound : effervesce
2
: to show excitement or exhilaration
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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Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The fizzing reaction can help remove stubborn residues.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Whereas a prosecco delivers a lighter, crisper fizz, a red Lambrusco might layer on more structure and earthiness.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
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Verb
The short pass from Liam Delap had presented no obvious danger to the Hull goal but Neto’s drive fizzed into the bottom corner.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The fizzing reaction can help remove stubborn residues.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Toward the end of 2026’s Sparkling Wine & Oyster Celebration, when the last oyster is gone and the sparkling wine has softened to its final fizz, the barn at Campovida quiets enough to hear winter wind moving through the rafters.
—Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Whereas a prosecco delivers a lighter, crisper fizz, a red Lambrusco might layer on more structure and earthiness.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Fizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fizz. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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