# fizz

/ˈfɪz/ (US) · /fˈɪz/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fizz
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

the bubbles that rise to the top of a drink like soda or champagne. It can also describe the sound of those bubbles popping.

For teachers: 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.

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