Word
fizz
US/ˈfɪz/
UK/fˈɪz/
Definition
n. the bubbles that rise to the top of a drink like soda or champagne. It can also describe the sound of those bubbles popping.
n. the bubbles of carbon dioxide gas that rise to the surface of a carbonated beverage. Often used to describe the effervescence or the sound of bubbles bursting.
Examples
“The soda lost all its fizz after sitting in the sun.”
“We opened the bottle of sparkling water and enjoyed the sound of the fizz as we poured it into the glasses.”
“The chef carefully monitored the temperature to ensure the champagne retained its fizz until the moment it was poured into the flutes for the guests.”
Examples
simple
“The soda lost all its fizz after sitting in the sun.”
contextual
“We opened the bottle of sparkling water and enjoyed the sound of the fizz as we poured it into the glasses.”
complex
“The chef carefully monitored the temperature to ensure the champagne retained its fizz until the moment it was poured into the flutes for the guests.”
Etymology
Onomatopoeia.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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