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

A stream of small bubbles, or the hissing sound they make.

"The fizz died down once the bottle had been open a while."

A carbonated drink, especially a sparkling wine.

"They toasted the occasion with a glass of fizz."

verb

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 notes

In plain EnglishBubbles and the hissing sound they make, or a fizzy drink like champagne.

Common pairings

a glass of fizz fizz out

Word forms

fizzed past tense, fizzes plural, fizzes singular

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Etymology

An imitative word, formed to mimic the hissing sound it describes.

Synonyms

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foam sparkle froth effervesce form bubbles

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Rhymes for fizz

rizz jizz grizz

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Frequently asked questions

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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