noun
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."
"Today's a real sizzler, so it would be wise to put on sunscreen."
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 notesIn plain EnglishUsed for an extremely hot day, or for a hot-plate dish that arrives still sizzling.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sizzlers
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Etymology
From "sizzle" plus the agent suffix "-er."
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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.
