Definition of Sibilant

associated with a hissing noise

Examples of Sibilant in a sentence

The snake’s sibilant hiss caused the frightened puppy to flee.  🔊

As the teenager walked away, she heard her rival’s sibilant voice taunting her.  🔊

The scared cat made a sibilant sound before scratching the little boy.  🔊

After hitting the curb, we heard a sibilant noise coming from one of the car tires.  🔊

As the balloon deflated, it made a sibilant swish.  🔊

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