fizz 1 of 2

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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fizz

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verb

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
Top off with sparkling water for a light fizz and give it a gentle stir. Essence, 16 June 2025 Top with Sparkling Water: Fill your glass with ice cubes, then top off with sparkling water or soda for that refreshing fizz. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
Verb
As the ball fizzed across the home penalty area several times in the early exchanges, plenty of Welsh hearts were in mouths. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025 For a team usually fizzing with creative attacking ideas, their reliance on a single goalscorer, along with a late addition to the team and an unusually clinical finisher from the edge of the box, is not the spread of goal-scoring responsibility we are used to seeing. Thom Harris, New York Times, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fizz
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Noun
  • In the semis, England trailed Italy until the 96th, when sub Michelle Agyemang forced extra time just before the final whistle.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
  • But referee Drew Fischer blew the final whistle just before Dreyer slotted home the ball.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
Verb
  • At one point during the proceedings, Bryant threatened to clear the courtroom after one spectator hissed in disapproval and several others laughed at Hausmann’s assertion that the city had violated the company’s due process rights.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
  • Warning signs a skunk is ready to spray include jumping, stamping their front feet, arching their back, clicking teeth, and hissing.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
Verb
  • The real dilemma is presented by Acuna, Baty, Mauricio and Vientos, who symbolize the glut of infielders the Mets have at and bubbling just below the majors.
    Jerry Beach, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
  • Statham is pure intensity for most of the movie, his rage (or wrath?) barely bubbling under the surface.
    Elliott Smith, EW.com, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • On a recent Thursday morning, Woodruff, now 41, stands surrounded by the familiar sizzle and sputter of meat in hot oil in a large kitchen.
    Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
  • Berg got up at six to write scripts, perfecting each detail, down to the authentic sizzle of eggs on the stove.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • Other noteworthy features include, handles and a 21.5-inch adjustable, detachable strap, a central zip compartment, and a turnlock with magnetic strap closures.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 July 2025
  • The satchel has a clean, structured shape with a zip closure for the main compartment.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025

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“Fizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fizz. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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