hissing

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

On “Situation,” the hissing hi-hat hinted at on earlier tracks becomes explicit and the rhythm is officially disco, though with a twangy urban cowboy version of the beat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

A slow, steady hissing noise comes from the table, similar to air leaking from a tire.

From Science Daily • Nov. 24, 2025

Yet that allegiance puts it uncomfortably close to hissing, “Look what you made me do.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

Back in 1981, Russia also reported sounds on Venus during the Soviet Venera 13 mission, which sounds like waves hissing on a beach.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2025

The dragon opened its eyes and reared back, hissing ferociously.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville