1. things that make a hissing sound when hot, especially food items served on hot plates
Usage: informal
2. very hot days or periods of weather
Usage: informal
3. exciting or impressive things, especially performances or events
Usage: informal

Examples

• The restaurant is famous for its steak sizzlers served on cast iron plates.
• We ordered chicken sizzlers that arrived still bubbling from the kitchen.
• These July days have been real sizzlers with temperatures over 100 degrees.
• The band’s new songs are absolute sizzlers that get the crowd dancing.
• Her tennis serves were sizzlers that her opponent couldn’t return.
• The chef prepared vegetable sizzlers for the vegetarian customers.