sizzled; sizzling
ˈsi-zə-liŋ 
ˈsiz-liŋ
: to burn up or sear with or as if with a hissing sound
1
: to make a hissing sound in or as if in burning or frying
2
: to seethe with deep anger or resentment
1
: a hissing sound (as of something frying over a fire)
2
Examples of sizzle in a Sentence
Verb
bacon sizzling in the pan
Their romance sizzled throughout the whole summer.
The book sizzles with excitement.
Noun
there was a brief sizzle as the moth flew into the flame
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 2 July 2025
Every Fourth of July, the skies glow with fireworks, grills sizzle with burgers, and highways fill with millions of travelers eager to enjoy America’s Independence Day.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Simon Hill, Wired News, 26 June 2025
Over in the Star Wars universe, a sizzle for The Mandalorian and Grogu, both characters making their debut on the big screen in May next year, was introduced by director Jon Favreau in a video.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 18 June 2025
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Verb
The summer job may be a myth of bygone era
The U.S. hiring cooldown is casting a chill over a teen summer job market that has sizzled the past few years.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 2 July 2025
Every Fourth of July, the skies glow with fireworks, grills sizzle with burgers, and highways fill with millions of travelers eager to enjoy America’s Independence Day.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Noun
Sending a sizzle of lightning from Raiden's hands to your opponent on the classic six-button arcade version remains a thrill, especially given the excellent sound from this Arcade1Up cabinet.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 26 June 2025
Over in the Star Wars universe, a sizzle for The Mandalorian and Grogu, both characters making their debut on the big screen in May next year, was introduced by director Jon Favreau in a video.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 18 June 2025
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“Sizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sizzle. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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