crisper US
ˈkrɪspər
crisper: refrigerator compartment for keeping produce fresh
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Definition of crisper - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

kitchenUSrefrigerator 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.
crunchier firmer
2.
weatherbeing cooler and more refreshing
  • The crisper morning air was invigorating.
brisk refreshing
3.
appearancehaving a clearer and more distinct appearance
  • The crisper image revealed more details.
clearer sharper
4.
soundRareproducing a clearer and sharper soundRare
  • The crisper audio made the song more enjoyable.
clearer sharper
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  • crisper: refrigerator compartment for keeping produce fresh
    refrigerator compartment for keeping produce fresh

Origin of crisper

English, crisp (curled) + -er (agent)

Terms with crisper included in their meaning

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cooking
make something crisp or crisper
texture
become crisp or crisper
pear variety
type of pear that is rounder and crisper than typical pears

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.

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  1. French:bac à légumes, plus croquant, ...
  2. German:Frischefach, knackiger, ...
  3. Italian:cassetto per verdure, più croccante, ...
  4. Spanish:cajón de verduras, más crujiente, ...
  5. Portuguese:gaveta de legumes, mais crocante, ...
  6. Chinese:保鲜室, 更脆的, ...
  7. Japanese:野菜室, シャキシャキした, ...
  8. Arabic:دُرْج خُضَر, أَكْثَر قِرْمَشَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְגִירַת יְרָקוֹת, פְּרִיךְ, ...
  10. Russian:ящик для овощей, хрустящий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відділення для овочів, хрусткий, ...
  12. Hindi:क्रिस्पर, अधिक करारा, ...
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Definition of crisp - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
texturefirm but easily broken or crumbled
  • She enjoyed the crisp crackers with her soup.
brittle crunchy
2.
claritysharp and clearly defined
  • The photograph was crisp and detailed.
clear distinct
3.
concisebrief and to the point
  • His speech was crisp and effective.
pithy succinct terse

Noun

1.
foodUKthin slice of potato fried as a snackUK
  • I ate a crisp with my sandwich at lunch.
chip potato chip snack
2.
dessertUSbaked dessert with fruit and crumb toppingUS
  • She served apple crisp for dessert.
cobbler crumble

Verb

1.
cookingtr.make food pleasantly hard by heatingtr.
  • She crisps the bacon in the oven.
brown harden toast
2.
foodintr.become pleasantly hard when heatedintr.
  • The bread crisps in the toaster.
brown harden toast
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  • crisp: thin slice of potato fried as a snack
    thin slice of potato fried as a snack
  • crisp: baked dessert with fruit and crumb topping
    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.

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.

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  1. French:croquant, chips, ...
  2. German:knusprig, Chip, ...
  3. Italian:friabile, patatina, ...
  4. Spanish:crocante, patata frita, ...
  5. Portuguese:crocante, batata frita, ...
  6. Chinese:脆的, 薯片, ...
  7. Japanese:パリパリ, ポテトチップス, ...
  8. Arabic:مُقَرْمِش, رَقارَةُ بَطاطا, ...
  9. Hebrew:פָּרִיךְ, צִ'יפְּס, ...
  10. Russian:хрустящий, чипс, ...
  11. Ukrainian:хрусткий, чипс, ...
  12. Hindi:कुरकुरा, आलू का चिप्स, ...

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