Definition

To make a hissing sound while cooking, often when food is heated in a pan, or to be very hot.

Example

The bacon began to sizzle as it hit the hot skillet.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear the bacon sizzle in the pan this morning?

Yeah, it made me so hungry right away!

I love that sound; it always makes breakfast feel special.

Absolutely! It’s one of the best parts of cooking.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A sound that is made when something is very hot, often heard when food is cooking in a pan.

Example

The bacon made a loud sizzle as it cooked in the pan.

Conversation

Did you hear that sizzle coming from the kitchen?

Yeah, it sounds like something delicious is cooking!

I love the sound of that sizzle when the bacon fries.

Root Explanation

The word 'sizzle' originates from Middle English 'sisselen', which is imitative of the sound made when something is frying or cooking. It reflects the sound of food cooking in hot oil or on a grill, capturing the auditory experience of sizzling.

Memory Tip

Imagine the sound of food cooking, like bacon frying, which makes a 'sizzling' noise. This helps you remember that 'sizzle' describes that specific sound.

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