effervescence

noun

ef·​fer·​ves·​cence ˌe-fər-ˈve-sᵊn(t)s How to pronounce effervescence (audio)
1
: the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
They produced a still wine …, then put it through a second fermentation to raise the alcohol level and create the effervescence.Jim Gordon
2
: an appealingly lively quality
the effervescence of youth
an actress admired for her energy and effervescence

Examples of effervescence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The first installment of the anthology series had color, effervescence and bite; but the new season takes the black-and-white theme to the extreme. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024 The design of the classic champagne flute is meant to hold the effervescence of a sparkling wine better than other glasses. Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2024 Her effervescence gets reduced to blandness in Allen’s movies, which ultimately feels more like his issue than hers. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2024 The classic tall and thin flute allows the drinker to see the true effervescence of the bubbles. Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for effervescence 

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Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of effervescence was in 1651

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“Effervescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effervescence. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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