crisper

noun

crisp·​er ˈkri-spər How to pronounce crisper (audio)
: one that crisps
specifically : a closed container in a refrigerator intended to prevent loss of moisture from fresh produce

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But the feeling coming out of camp was that, despite Williams' otherworldly talent, the offense was a bit crisper with Tyson Bagent running the huddle. Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025 Then stitch around all four sides to create clean edges (press on fusible interfacing first for crisper lines). Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025 To store fresh dill leaves, wrap the cut dill stems loosely in a damp paper towel and store it in a resealable bag in your refrigerator’s crisper drawer. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025 Store lemons in the crisper section of your fridge to maximize freshness. Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crisper

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crisper was in 1835

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“Crisper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crisper. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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