crisper

American

[kris-per] / ˈkrɪs pər /

noun

a person or thing that crisps, corrugates, or curls.
a drawer or compartment in a refrigerator for keeping lettuce, celery, and other vegetables crisp.
an ovenlike appliance for restoring the crispness of crackers, cookies, etc., by dry heating.

crisper British

/ ˈkrɪspə /

noun

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 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

The good news is that there will be lulls between the successive weather systems, with sparkling sunshine and crisper conditions.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Dr. Finch’s “Hah!” was crisper than usual, a sure sign that his temper was going.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee

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