Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sizzling

Adjective
/ˈsɪz.əl.ɪŋ/
Definition
Making a hissing or sputtering sound, especially when something hot touches a surface.
Examples
  • The steak was sizzling on the grill, filling the air with a delicious aroma.
  • She poured the batter into the hot pan, and it started sizzling immediately.
  • The sizzling sound of bacon cooking made everyone hungry.
Meaning
The term ‘sizzling’ often describes something that is cooking at a high temperature, typically causing a loud noise and indicating that it is very hot.
Synonyms
  • frying
  • hissing
  • scorching
  • hot