Dictionary & Thesaurus

1.

(satellite adjective) produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f'. `s', `z', or `th' (in both `thin' and `then'))

Synonyms: fricative, sibilant

2.

(noun) a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract

Synonyms: fricative, fricative consonant

Related Words: continuant, continuant consonant