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sizzler

SIHZ-luhr

Sizzler (noun) means a very hot day. Example: “Today's forecast is another sizzler, with temperatures near 35 degrees.”

noun
1
A very hot day.
"Today's forecast is another sizzler, with temperatures near 35 degrees."
2
An Indian dish of meat and vegetables served on a very hot metal plate, still sizzling at the table.
"We ordered a chicken sizzler at the restaurant."

How to use sizzler

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsed for an extremely hot day, or for a hot-plate dish that arrives still sizzling.

Word forms

sizzlers plural

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Etymology

From "sizzle" plus the agent suffix "-er."

Frequently asked questions

What does “sizzler” mean?

The word “sizzler” means a very hot day. In plain terms, used for an extremely hot day, or for a hot-plate dish that arrives still sizzling.

How do you pronounce “sizzler”?

“Sizzler” is pronounced SIHZ-luhr (/ˈsɪzləɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “sizzler” in a sentence?

Here is “sizzler” used in a sentence: “Today's forecast is another sizzler, with temperatures near 35 degrees.”

What part of speech is “sizzler”?

“Sizzler” is a noun.

How many meanings does “sizzler” have?

“Sizzler” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a very hot day.

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