Synonyms for

Sizzle

Verb / ˈsɪzʌl / Another word for sizzle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make a hissing or sputtering sound, especially when cooking or frying something

Synonyms & similar words

hiss fizzle crackle sputter buzz hum whir pop roar scream screech shriek squawk yelp yowl cackle chatter jabber prattle rattle

Example sentences

  1. The steak sizzled on the grill.
  2. The onions sizzled in the frying pan.
  3. The water began to sizzle as it boiled.
  4. I heard the bacon sizzle in the oven.
  5. The hot oil sizzled as I added the chicken.

Quotes

  • It was a sizzling hot day in July.
  • The fire crackled and sizzled as we roasted marshmallows.
  • The bacon sizzled in the frying pan, filling the room with its delicious aroma.

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