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noun

Definition of sizzlenext
as in whistle
a sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out there was a brief sizzle as the moth flew into the flame

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verb

ˈsi-zəl How to pronounce sizzle (audio)
1
as in to hiss
to make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\ from my bed I could hear the bacon sizzling in the frying pan

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2
as in to steam
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger she was really sizzling about being passed over for the promotion, and nearly quit

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Recent Examples of sizzle
Noun
The secret to this version is letting cubes of eggplant sizzle undisturbed until deeply browned on the outside and creamy within, creating plenty of texture. — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 July 2026 New Orleans Saints There’s not a lot of sizzle about the Saints, but rookie head coach Kellen Moore did help guide his squad forward last season, especially during a 4-0 December. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Verb
Waking up to the smell of sizzling bacon is one of life’s little pleasures. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 Patrons sit at picnic tables under big umbrellas – necessary for that Danville sun – with glasses of cold wine and beer, including Lebanese pilsner, while upbeat music plays and a smoky grill sizzles with shish tawook and seven-spice lamb skewers. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sizzle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizzle
  1. whistle
  2. hiss
  3. steam
  4. fizz
  5. burn
  6. zip
  7. boil
  8. rage
Noun
  • In the dying stages of the game, Messi hit each post in quick succession and then had a goal ruled out for offside before the full-time whistle sounded.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Berwick recalls an employee sending her a video of someone projecting a Knicks finals game on the side of a New York City building and then, after the final whistle, immediately pivoting to a Summer House reunion episode.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of whistle
Verb
  • But delivering that level of craft in a high-octane room where the hissing espresso machine competes with the bassline?
    — Carly Boers, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • And in 2022, Japanese researchers turned a Madagascar hissing cockroach into a cyborg for search-and-rescue missions using a similar, though more sophisticated, approach.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of hiss
Verb
  • Their sound was described as a hybrid mixing elements of rock, blues and funk into a steaming-hot Houston stew.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Fishermen haul up cages with lobsters ready for steaming pots, buttery rolls, and rich chowder.
    — Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of steam
Noun
  • Green tea extract adds a touch of fine tannin, and the wine is gently saturated with CO2 for a persistent fizz.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
  • Earlier that same day, Brittany had shared the Mahomes family’s efforts at making a bottle of Coca-Cola fizz up into a fountain.
    — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of fizz
Verb
  • The family ran the rescue out of their New Hampshire house until a fatal fire burned it down in 2019.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Use the interactive map below to track current wildfire activity across Florida, including real-time locations, acreage burned, and containment status.
    — David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of burn
Noun
  • The pass got to Benson with zip and perfect placement for a 19-yard gain.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Anrabess Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt and Pants Set As one of Amazon’s best-selling sweatsuits, this quarter-zip pullover and wide-leg pants duo is clearly a fan favorite.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of zip
Verb
  • Local tradition holds that eggs soaked and boiled in the urine of young boys protect the body against heat stroke and joint pain.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Whisk together boiling water and strawberry gelatin in a large bowl until dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of boil
Verb
  • The fire raged for most of the morning as firefighters tried their best to fight back the flames.
    — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Arguments will continue to rage on about what the rules and landscape should be.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
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