noun

hissing

HIH-sihng

Hissing (noun) means a hissing sound. Example: “A faint hissing came from the old radio.”

noun

A hissing sound.

"A faint hissing came from the old radio."

adj

Making or accompanied by a hiss.

"A hissing kettle signaled the water was ready."

How to use hissing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe noun or adjective form of "hiss," describing that sharp sustained sound.

more hissing comparative, hissings plural, most hissing superlative

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A faint _____ came from the old radio.

hiss fizzle hushing sibilation

boo fizzle hiss hushing purr hoot snort whoosh

missing kissing pissing dissing dismissing

What does “hissing” mean?

The word “hissing” means a hissing sound. In plain terms, the noun or adjective form of "hiss," describing that sharp sustained sound.

How do you pronounce “hissing”?

“Hissing” is pronounced HIH-sihng (/ˈhɪsɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “hissing” in a sentence?

Here is “hissing” used in a sentence: “A faint hissing came from the old radio.”

What part of speech is “hissing”?

Depending on how it is used, “hissing” can be a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “hissing” have?

“Hissing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hissing sound.

boo fizzle hiss hushing purr hoot snort whoosh