sizzled; sizzling
ˈsi-zə-liŋ 
ˈsiz-liŋ
: to burn up or sear with or as if with a hissing sound
1
: to make a hissing sound in or as if in burning or frying
2
: to seethe with deep anger or resentment
1
: a hissing sound (as of something frying over a fire)
2
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Examples of sizzle in a Sentence
Verb
bacon sizzling in the pan
Their romance sizzled throughout the whole summer.
The book sizzles with excitement.
Noun
there was a brief sizzle as the moth flew into the flame
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Kelly Tyko, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
The following clip featured the chorizo sizzling in a pan on the stove in the kitchen.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Stephen Wunker, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Each episode focuses on one: the tang of vinegar, the sizzle of olive oil, the perfect crunch of sea salt.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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Verb
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Egg prices are sizzling again
Eggflation is back.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
The following clip featured the chorizo sizzling in a pan on the stove in the kitchen.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
Innovation in fast food is often measured by the sizzle of a new product launch or the sleekness of a digital ordering kiosk.
—Stephen Wunker, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Each episode focuses on one: the tang of vinegar, the sizzle of olive oil, the perfect crunch of sea salt.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Sizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sizzle. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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