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

2 of 2

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 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 Public health experts were on a crusade against sugar, and health-conscious Americans were swapping sodas for calorie-free fizz in increasing numbers. Liza Weisstuch, Smithsonian Magazine, 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
  • Frustrations from the game boiled over after the final whistle with a confrontation between Pedro and PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and manager Luis Enrique.
    Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
  • That's not a dog whistle, that's a training whistle.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 13 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
  • That bubbled up during last month’s kerfuffle at Kauffman Stadium.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
  • The trio was inseparable both inside and outside of school, but as time passed, there were signs that trouble was bubbling beneath the surface.
    Alex Gurley, People.com, 6 July 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
Noun
  • An Austin or San Antonio-area zip is still required to purchase a Film Festival wristband.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • There is one exterior zip pocket that fits my iPhone for easy access.
    Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 13 June 2025

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“Fizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fizz. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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