sizzler

noun

siz·​zler ˈsi-zə-lər How to pronounce sizzler (audio)
ˈsiz-lər
: one that sizzles
especially : scorcher

Examples of sizzler in a Sentence

It looks like tomorrow's going to be another sizzler. a sizzler of a movie
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The allure of the small-town sizzler remains strong today, as all but one of the Chicken Challenge competitors located outside of the immediate Indianapolis area claimed victory in round one. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 16 Mar. 2026 Deviled Crab, Lobster Thermidor, and the sizzlers all remain hearty, reassuringly consistent with that particular dollop of nostalgia and memory that forms the secret sauce. Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Oct. 2025 The veteran’s cross-body sizzler found the back of the net, but was eventually whistled back for offside. Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025 Whether you’re headed to the beach with friends, on a cozy train ride solo, or maybe just at home indulging in a hot cup of pineapple tea in your reading nook, these summer sizzlers will keep your bookshelf or Kindle in good rotation. Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for sizzler

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sizzler was in 1848

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“Sizzler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sizzler. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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