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Definition of crisper - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
kitchenUS refrigerator compartment for keeping produce freshUS
- Store the lettuce in the crisper to keep it fresh.
Adjective
1.
foodhaving a more firm and fresh texture
- The crisper apple was more enjoyable to eat.
2.
weatherbeing cooler and more refreshing
- The crisper morning air was invigorating.
3.
appearancehaving a clearer and more distinct appearance
- The crisper image revealed more details.
4.
soundRare producing a clearer and sharper soundRare
- The crisper audio made the song more enjoyable.
Images of crisper

refrigerator compartment for keeping produce fresh
Origin of crisper
English, crisp (curled) + -er (agent)
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Examples of crisper in a sentence
The crisper is full of fresh vegetables. The crisper lettuce made the salad delightful. I prefer crisper vegetables in my stir-fry. A crisper breeze swept through the open window. Autumn brings crisper days and colorful leaves. The crisper photograph showed every detail.
With crisper graphics, the game looks more realistic. The crisper sound of the new headphones was impressive. Her voice became crisper with the new microphone.
View all translations of crisper
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- French:bac à légumes, plus croquant, ...
- German:Frischefach, knackiger, ...
- Italian:cassetto per verdure, più croccante, ...
- Spanish:cajón de verduras, más crujiente, ...
- Portuguese:gaveta de legumes, mais crocante, ...
- Chinese:保鲜室, 更脆的, ...
- Japanese:野菜室, シャキシャキした, ...
- Arabic:دُرْج خُضَر, أَكْثَر قِرْمَشَة, ...
- Hebrew:מְגִירַת יְרָקוֹת, פְּרִיךְ, ...
- Russian:ящик для овощей, хрустящий, ...
- Ukrainian:відділення для овочів, хрусткий, ...
- Hindi:क्रिस्पर, अधिक करारा, ...
Definition of crisp - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
texturefirm but easily broken or crumbled
- She enjoyed the crisp crackers with her soup.
2.
claritysharp and clearly defined
- The photograph was crisp and detailed.
3.
concisebrief and to the point
- His speech was crisp and effective.
4.
weatherUK dry and coldUK
- The morning air was crisp and refreshing.
5.
tastehaving a fresh, clean taste
- The apple was crisp and delicious.
6.
winehaving refreshing acidity
- The wine was crisp and invigorating.
7.
fabricstarched and pressed
- He wore a crisp white shirt.
Noun
1.
foodUK thin slice of potato fried as a snackUK
- I ate a crisp with my sandwich at lunch.
2.
dessertUS baked dessert with fruit and crumb toppingUS
- She served apple crisp for dessert.
Verb
1.
cookingtr. make food pleasantly hard by heatingtr.
- She crisps the bacon in the oven.
2.
foodintr. become pleasantly hard when heatedintr.
- The bread crisps in the toaster.
3.
soundintr. make a sharp or harsh soundintr.
- The leaves crisp underfoot in autumn.
4.
curlingtr. Rare cause to curl or wrinkletr. Rare
- The heat crisps the edges of the leaves.
5.
coloringtr. Rare add highlights or small amounts of colortr. Rare
- The artist crisps the edges with light.
Images of crisp

thin slice of potato fried as a snack 
baked dessert with fruit and crumb topping
Expressions with crisp
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make something crisp or crisper
She used the oven to crisp up the bread.
in a way that makes something very dry or burnt
The toast was burned to a crisp.
being sharp and easy to see or read
The photograph was crisp and clear.
brief and to the point
The instructions were short and crisp, leaving no room for confusion.
breakfast cereal with golden color and crispy texture
I love having golden crisp for breakfast.
type of apple known for its sweetness and crisp texture
I love eating a honey crisp for a snack.
thin fried potato slice sold as a snack
I bought a bag of potato crisps.
cooked until very dry and crispy
The chicken was roasted to a crisp and tasted delicious.
damage severely by burning
The wildfire caused the forest to burn to a crisp.
very crisp and crunchy
The toast was crisp as a cracker.
Origin of crisp
Latin, crispus (curled)
Examples of crisp in a sentence
She bit into the crisp apple with delight. The audio recording was crisp and easy to understand. Her crisp handwriting made the notes easy to read. Her instructions were crisp, leaving no room for confusion. The report was crisp, covering all key points succinctly. The crisp breeze signaled the start of autumn.
Crisp nights are common in the mountains. The salad had a crisp texture. He enjoyed the crisp taste of the cucumber. The crisp finish of the wine complemented the seafood dish. She preferred a crisp wine to accompany her summer salad. She ironed a crisp linen collar. The hotel supplied crisp sheets for every bed. She offered me a crisp from the bowl. The vending machine was out of my favorite crisp. He baked a delicious peach crisp for brunch. The berry crisp was a hit at the party. He crisps the potatoes for dinner. The chef crisps the chicken skin perfectly. The bacon crisps quickly in the oven. Let the pastry crisp before serving it. The firewood crisps as it burns. The snow crisps under the boots. The sun crisps the paper left outside. The oven crisps the skin of the chicken. She crisps the leaves with a touch of red. The stylist crisps the hair with golden streaks.
View all translations of crisp
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- French:croquant, chips, ...
- German:knusprig, Chip, ...
- Italian:friabile, patatina, ...
- Spanish:crocante, patata frita, ...
- Portuguese:crocante, batata frita, ...
- Chinese:脆的, 薯片, ...
- Japanese:パリパリ, ポテトチップス, ...
- Arabic:مُقَرْمِش, رَقارَةُ بَطاطا, ...
- Hebrew:פָּרִיךְ, צִ'יפְּס, ...
- Russian:хрустящий, чипс, ...
- Ukrainian:хрусткий, чипс, ...
- Hindi:कुरकुरा, आलू का चिप्स, ...

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