Word Noun
fizz
n.
B1 Intermediate US /ˈfɪz/ UK /fˈɪz/ fizz
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.”
Etymology
Onomatopoeia.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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