Fizz: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe the bubbly or effervescent quality in carbonated beverages.

• You can really feel the fizz in this sparkling water
• The fizz in the soda feels refreshing

Often used in the United States, particularly in the Northeast, to refer to carbonated soft drinks.

• Do you want a soda with your lunch? I prefer diet soda over regular

Commonly used in casual conversation, especially in the Midwest and Canada, to refer to any carbonated soft drink.

• Can you grab me a pop from the fridge? I think I'll have a cola pop with my meal

A more formal term for non-alcoholic carbonated beverages, often used in written or formal communication.

• The restaurant offers a wide selection of soft drinks
• Soft drinks are available in the vending machine

Use this word to describe the sound of bubbles popping in carbonated drinks or similar effervescence.

• The soda began to fizz as soon as I opened the can.
• The bubbling water fizzed joyously in the glass.

Typically used to describe a prolonged 's' sound, like that made by snakes or escaping steam. It can have a negative or menacing connotation.

• The snake gave a menacing hiss before slithering away.
• The kettle began to hiss as the water reached boiling point.

Commonly used to describe the sound of food frying or grilling, producing a sudden burst of heat and moisture.

• The bacon began to sizzle in the hot pan.
• You could hear the sizzle as the steak hit the grill.

This word is perfect for sounds made by dry materials like firewood, leaves, or even static electricity.

• The campfire crackled warmly through the night.
• The crackle of the leaves beneath my feet signaled the arrival of autumn.