fizz

1 of 2

verb

ˈfiz How to pronounce fizz (audio)
fizzed; fizzing; fizzes
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intransitive verb

1
: to make a hissing or sputtering sound : effervesce
2
: to show excitement or exhilaration

fizz

2 of 2

noun

1
a
: a hissing sound
b
: spirit, liveliness
2
: an effervescent beverage
fizzy
ˈfi-zē How to pronounce fizz (audio)
adjective

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Examples of fizz in a Sentence

Verb soda pop fizzing in the glass Noun the characteristic fizz of champagne All the fizz was gone from their relationship.
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Verb
Our blind taste test deduced which flavored fizzes bubbled up to the top. — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 15 May 2026 Allow mixture to fizz and sit for at least 30 minutes. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Noun
Some other beverage brands are betting big on the swing away from fizz. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026 Ginger beer is the secret ingredient that gives the drink a slight fizz and a hint of spicy ginger. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fizz

Word History

Etymology

Verb

probably of imitative origin

First Known Use

Verb

1685, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of fizz was in 1685

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fizz

1 of 2 verb
ˈfiz How to pronounce fizz (audio)
: to make a hissing or sputtering sound

fizz

2 of 2 noun
1
: a hissing sound
2
: a bubbling drink
fizzy
ˈfiz-ē How to pronounce fizz (audio)
adjective

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