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

The air is cool, crisper than normal, but the ground isn’t wet, and her backyard is . . . not her backyard.

From Literature

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

From Salon

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

From BBC

Added to a pantry pasta when you realize the crisper drawer is a lost cause.

From Salon

Suddenly my vision is clearer, sounds are crisper.

From Literature