: one that crisps
specifically
: a closed container in a refrigerator intended to prevent loss of moisture from fresh produce
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For whole heads of lettuce, store whole, wrapped loosely with a paper towel, in a breathable bag or container in the crisper drawer.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Astronomers boost these odds by building telescopes with bigger light-gathering mirrors or detectors, which in turn collect more photons and deliver crisper, clearer images.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
For example, organic cotton is designed to feel buttery soft and breathable year-round, while percale offers a cooler, crisper feel and is perfect for those who sleep hotter.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
The next day, the Packers had a much crisper practice, Favre boarded a flight to Mississippi and, within hours, Green Bay completed the trade with the Jets.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 12 May 2026
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Astronomers boost these odds by building telescopes with bigger light-gathering mirrors or detectors, which in turn collect more photons and deliver crisper, clearer images.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
For example, organic cotton is designed to feel buttery soft and breathable year-round, while percale offers a cooler, crisper feel and is perfect for those who sleep hotter.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
The next day, the Packers had a much crisper practice, Favre boarded a flight to Mississippi and, within hours, Green Bay completed the trade with the Jets.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 12 May 2026
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“Crisper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crisper. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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