crisper

[kris-per]

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.

crisper

/ ˈkrɪspə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of crisper¹

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

Example Sentences

They feel crisper, more focused and less murky.

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Crocker's output was not high, but he was opting for economy, popping out the odd tab and in the sixth he landed with the crisper shots despite Donovan again working well off the jab.

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While this was a summer of box office sequels and “Love Island” Season 7 watch parties, the fall landscape for movies and TV feels much crisper.

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Paul has clearly improved since his loss to Fury, showing a crisper jab and higher work-rate.

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He regained his rhythm with crisper, cleaner punches and elegantly dancing out of range in the eighth and ninth.

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