Meaning of the word "hissing sound" in English

What does "hissing sound" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hissing sound

US /ˈhɪsɪŋ saʊnd/
UK /ˈhɪsɪŋ saʊnd/

Noun

a sibilant sound like that of the letter 's', often made by snakes, steam, or air escaping from a small opening

Example:
The snake made a loud hissing sound as it coiled.
We heard a faint hissing sound coming from the old radiator.