fizz
word
Definition
A hissing or bubbling sound made by gas escaping from liquid, especially in carbonated drinks. It can also refer to the bubbles themselves.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for soft drinks and sparkling liquids. Can be a noun (the fizz in soda) or verb (the soda fizzes). Informal; not used for strong or loud bubbling (like boiling water). Common in describing drinks or products with carbonation.
Spanish: burbujeo - efervescenciaPortuguese (BR): efervescência - borbulharPortuguese (PT): efervescência - borbulharChinese (Simplified): 嘶嘶声 - 冒泡Chinese (Traditional): 嘶嘶聲 - 冒泡Hindi: फिज़्ज़ (झागदार/बुदबुदाहट)Arabic: فوران (صوت الفقاعات) - غليان خفيف
Example Sentences
The soda made a loud fizz when I opened it.
basic
I like the fizz in sparkling water.
basic
The lemonade lost its fizz after sitting out all day.
basic
Can you hear the gentle fizz when you pour the drink?
natural
The party needs a little more fizz—let's make some cocktails!
natural
The bath bomb started to fizz as soon as it hit the water.
natural