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noun

Definition of fizznext
as in whistle
a sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out the light bulb burned out with a quick fizz

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verb

ˈfiz How to pronounce fizz (audio)
as in to hiss
to make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\ soda pop fizzing in the glass

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Recent Examples of fizz
Noun
From Scritti Politti to Pet Shop Boys, synth pop has a long, proud tradition of smuggling social commentary inside the fizz. — Michael Tedder, SPIN, 7 May 2026 Plus, adding a little fizz lends an element of playfulness and visual appeal. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Verb
Set the scene One of the very smartest hotel addresses in London, The Connaught Hotel’s energy crackles and fizzes from morning through night, with coming and goings, reunions, a hum of excitement and a permanent sense of occasion. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 Allow mixture to fizz and sit for at least 30 minutes. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fizz
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fizz
  1. whistle
  2. hiss
  3. sizzle
  4. bubble
  5. zip
Noun
  • Each time assistant coach Pablo de la Torre, the fitness specialist, blew his whistle, the players had to sprint to the far end of the pitch and back again before the rondos resumed.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • One of them, a shorter, bearded man with a nose reddened and swollen from years of abusing liquor, gave a low whistle.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of whistle
Verb
  • Wynn said the alligator started to get agitated and even opened its mouth and hissed at her.
    — Steven Yablonski, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • The complete assembly weighs just enough for the Madagascar hissing cockroach, a species favored for cyborg research because of its large size, robustness, and wingless body, to carry without significantly impairing its movement.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
Definition of hiss
Noun
  • There are not a lot of good places to have a classic steakhouse experience in Oakland – with a stylish and luxurious atmosphere, sizzle and smoke of a flaming grill, true reverence for meat.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • At another kettle grill, thicker skirt steaks sizzle over the coals before receiving a dicing for the arrachera tacos.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of sizzle
Verb
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling and aromatic.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026
  • Criticism also bubbled up in Washington, much along party lines.
    — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of bubble
Noun
  • We like this Argentina zip-up track jacket with bold block styling in the team’s blue and white colorway and the Argentine Football Association crest on the chest.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 25 July 2026
  • Kim, who rocked a simple gray zip-up sweatshirt and no makeup in the video, received hundreds of reactions to the video in her comment section.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026
Definition of zip

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