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Sizzle Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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sizzle

siz-zle

🇺🇸 /ˈsɪzəɫ/ · 🇬🇧 /sˈɪzəl/

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

sound

To make a hissing sound like water on a hot surface.

Synonyms

crackle, fry, hiss.

Examples of usage

  • The bacon sizzled in the pan.
  • The steak sizzled on the grill.
Context #2 | Noun

cooking

A hissing or sputtering sound.

Synonyms

crackle, hiss, sputter.

Examples of usage

  • I heard the sizzle of the frying onions.
  • The sizzle of the hot oil in the pan.

Translations

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Quick facts about “sizzle”

Sizzle is a 2-syllable verb and noun (siz-zle). It is pronounced /ˈsɪzəɫ/ in American English and /sˈɪzəl/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #31,419 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'sizzle'

The word 'sizzle' originated from the Middle English word 'sissen', which meant 'to hiss'. Over time, it evolved to 'sizzle' with the specific sound and action associated with cooking. The onomatopoeic nature of the word captures the sound of food cooking in a hot pan or on a grill, creating a sensory experience for the listener.

Rhymes

Sizzle rhymes with grizzle, chisel, drizzle, fizzle, frizzle, bizzell, frizell and frizzell.

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Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,419 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.