fizz

1 of 2

verb

ˈfiz 

fizzed; fizzing; fizzes

intransitive verb

1

: to make a hissing or sputtering sound : effervesce

2

: to show excitement or exhilaration

fizz

2 of 2

noun

1

a

: a hissing sound

b

: spirit, liveliness

2

: an effervescent beverage

fizzy

ˈfi-zē 

adjective

Synonyms

Verb

• fizzle
• hiss
• sizzle
• swish
• whish
• whiz
• whizz

Noun

• hiss
• sizzle
• swish
• whish
• whiz
• whizz

Examples of fizz in a Sentence

Verb

soda pop fizzing in the glass

Noun

the characteristic fizz of champagne

All the fizz was gone from their relationship.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Just over a year ago, Arsenal returned from a training break in Dubai and fizzed into goalscoring form, helping themselves to an average of more than four goals per Premier League game over the next month and a bit in their most prolific sequence of the season. —Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025

There are a number of historical sours, flips and fizzes that are shaken with egg whites to produce lightness, froth and foam. —John Hodgman, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025

Noun

Or maybe a lively Lambrusco from Italy, for a touch of playful fizz. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025

The idea is simple: As the weight on the volcanoes is lifted, the gases trapped in magma are released like the fizz in an uncorked bottle of champagne, driving eruptions. —Bypaul Voosen, science.org, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Verb

probably of imitative origin

First Known Use

Verb

1685, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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Kids Definition

fizz

1 of 2 verb

ˈfiz 

: to make a hissing or sputtering sound

fizz

2 of 2 noun

1

: a hissing sound

2

: a bubbling drink

fizzy

ˈfiz-ē 

adjective