hissing in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 1, Grade 2
Definition
HISSING: the sound produced by a sharp, sibilant noise, often made by animals as a warning or by steam escaping under pressure.
Sample Sentences
- The cat was hissing at the dog, warning it to stay away.
- As the steam escaped from the kettle, it made a hissing sound that filled the room.
- She felt a chill run down her spine as she heard the hissing noise in the dark alley.
- The snake was hissing menacingly, ready to strike if provoked.
- In the quiet of the night, the hissing of the wind through the trees created an eerie atmosphere.