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• comparative of crisp.

crisper

American  

[kris-per] / ˈkrɪs pər /

noun

1. a person or thing that crisps, corrugates, or curls.

2. a drawer or compartment in a refrigerator for keeping lettuce, celery, and other vegetables crisp.

3. an ovenlike appliance for restoring the crispness of crackers, cookies, etc., by dry heating.

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crisper British  

/ ˈkrɪspə /

noun

1. a compartment in a refrigerator for storing salads, vegetables, etc, in order to keep them fresh

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Etymology

Origin of crisper

First recorded in 1825–35; crisp + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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crisper

Sucking out excess humidity makes the air feel crisper and cooler without toggling the thermostat.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026

They got tighter and crisper, as reflected in the reactions at their frenzied live shows, where fans flying through the crowd and the hurricane swirl of their mosh pits are commonplace.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026

She’s wearing oversize sunglasses, a crisp collared shirt, an even crisper pleated navy skirt and leopard-print pumps.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026

There’s a slick of something sticky in the crisper drawer that I’d rather not investigate.

From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026

She was different; her skin and clothes were crisper.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie