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

I opened the crisper and flirted with rosemary, held it over the sheet pan, then gently set it back.

From Salon

I opened the crisper drawer and pulled out an apple, a sprig of rosemary and sage leaves so soft they felt like velvet.

From Salon

This one is a little freer, a patchwork of whatever vegetables and herbs you have lingering in the crisper.

From Salon

They feel crisper, more focused and less murky.

From Salon

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.

From BBC