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.
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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
When content creator William Conrad first tried the espresso tonic, he was drawn to the balance of bitterness and fizz that the drink offered. Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024 The team engaged in extensive R&D before launching the premium, non-alcoholic fizz in 2021. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fizz 

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 14 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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