sizzle

[US]/'sɪz(ə)l/
[UK]/'sɪzl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. make a hissing sound
vt. cook with a hissing sound
n. a hissing sound.

Phrases & Collocations

sizzling hot

sizzling sound

sizzle of bacon

Example Sentences

The bacon sizzled in the pan.

The steak sizzled on the grill.

The hot oil sizzled as the onions were added.

The sausages sizzled as they cooked.

The sound of meat sizzling on the barbecue filled the air.

The fish sizzled in the frying pan.

The vegetables sizzled as they were stir-fried.

The hot dogs sizzled on the grill at the summer barbecue.

The butter sizzled in the hot skillet.

The shrimp sizzled as they were cooked in garlic butter.

Real-world Examples

A loin of roast pork was sizzling in the oven.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

A joint of roast pork was sizzling in the oven.

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

You need to add some oil to the top so that you get some sizzle and even golden brown.

Source: Gourmet Base

If it sizzles and turns golden pretty quickly, the oil is ready.

Source: Chef Natasha

Just remember, if you don't understand the word sizzle, just think about a pan.

Source: IELTS Speaking Preparation Guide

Stu said as he pulled out a fox Taser and turned it on, causing it to sizzle.

Source: Zootopia (audiobook)

Mr. Beaver looked up from the wood stove, where the fish were sizzling in a pan.

Source: The Trumpet Swan

As this starts to sizzle, the fat will just pull out some of that perfume from the garlic.

Source: Make healthy meals with Jamie.

The brewing stand quieted, and the powder's sizzle began to dissipate.

Source: Minecraft: The Dragon

I would go to a Australian sausage sizzle.

Source: Little Foodie

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