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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
As the last bubbles of champagne fizzed, happy partygoers descended the grand staircase out into the night. Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024 Pop a capsule into the little canister under the lid, screw the lid back on, then tap the top to fizz it all up. Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
Noun
The team engaged in extensive R&D before launching the premium, non-alcoholic fizz in 2021. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024 The heady Thatcher era is ancient history, and in contemporary England, where the new novel winds up, all the fizz is gone. Charles McGrath, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fizz 

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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 2 Nov. 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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