noun
fizz
fihz
Fizz (noun) means a stream of small bubbles, or the hissing sound they make. Example: “The fizz died down once the bottle had been open a while.”
noun
1
A stream of small bubbles, or the hissing sound they make.
"The fizz died down once the bottle had been open a while."
2
A carbonated drink, especially a sparkling wine.
"They toasted the occasion with a glass of fizz."
verb
1
To produce a stream of small bubbles with a hissing sound.
"The tablet fizzed as it dissolved in the water."
How to use fizz
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBubbles and the hissing sound they make, or a fizzy drink like champagne.
Common pairings
a glass of fizz
fizz out
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Word forms
- Plural
- fizzes
- Third person singular
- fizzes
- Past tense
- fizzed
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Etymology
An imitative word, formed to mimic the hissing sound it describes.
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Rhymes for fizz
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What does “fizz” mean?
The word “fizz” means a stream of small bubbles, or the hissing sound they make. In plain terms, bubbles and the hissing sound they make, or a fizzy drink like champagne.
How do you pronounce “fizz”?
“Fizz” is pronounced fihz (/fɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “fizz” in a sentence?
Here is “fizz” used in a sentence: “The fizz died down once the bottle had been open a while.”
What part of speech is “fizz”?
Depending on how it is used, “fizz” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “fizz” have?
“Fizz” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a stream of small bubbles, or the hissing sound they make.
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