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

Verb

• fizzle
• hiss
• sizzle
• swish
• whish
• whiz
• whizz

Noun

• hiss
• sizzle
• swish
• whish
• whiz
• whizz

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

There were no restrictions on a party, unlike 2020, and the celebrations were predictably euphoric: before kick-off, Anfield was engulfed by red smoke from flares wielded by fans and fireworks fizzed outside Anfield long after the final whistle. —Andy Jones, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025

That was Mikel Arteta, fizzing after Arsenal’s defeat to West Ham United on Saturday. —Phil Hay, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025

Noun

Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut Champagne is on hand for those looking to kick off their trip with a celebratory fizz, while the white wines include a crisp Pala Soprasole Vermentino from Sardinia and a Domaine Vacheron Sancerre from the Loire Valley. —Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025

Once open, baking soda starts to lose its fizz and lift after six months. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025

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

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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