- present participle of hiss.
hissing
Example Sentences
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The cistern on my toilet has been constantly refilling and making a hissing noise, so I asked a plumbing company to send someone over.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
They found Madagascar "hissing" cockroaches, a bulky insect named for its noisy defence mechanism, and dubia cockroaches, an invasive critter bred as a snack for pet lizards.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
The offenders were stopped in their tracks by audience members shushing - some even hissing - or having a quiet word, but in each case it still momentarily broke the spell of the film.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
To see the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone or the Norris Geyser Basin with its hissing springs, leave the car behind and book tours through the hotel or various tour operators.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
We hear it, slapping harsh, hissing, hitting like cement.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
