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

Examples of crisper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The brand claims a new ceramic driver will make crisper, clearer sound up high, and a new internal architecture will offer deeper bass. Parker Hall, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024 Experts recommend giving your fridge the once over every week, especially the crispers and the meat storage areas. USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024 Researchers previously pushed for higher-field machines in order to extract crisper images. Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 13 Nov. 2023 The Difference Between Cucumber and Zucchini After wrapping cucumbers, Trimble likes to store them in a produce keeper placed in her refrigerator's crisper drawer. Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024 Given Yuma’s renown as a lettuce provider – the bounty from siphoning water from the river – the market draws locals wanting fresh produce and tourists seeking to sample the farm-to-lettuce crisper phenomena. Sam McManis, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2024 Transfer this roll to a clean bag and place it in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2023 Frames that have higher resolution, like the Aura Mason, will present photos in a crisper, clearer quality than those with a lower resolution. Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023 The Ninja Mini Air Fryer also includes a timer, nonstick cooking basket and crisper cooking plate. Josie Howell | Jhowell@al.com, al, 14 Aug. 2023

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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 18 Apr. 2024.

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