: one that crisps
specifically : a closed container in a refrigerator intended to prevent loss of moisture from fresh produce

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Keep them in the crisper drawer in an open paper or plastic bag. Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026 The thoughtful reformulation modernizes the scent with a crisper citrus top note, a mossier base, and improved longevity. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026 The dough is thinner, and crisper than an Argentine empanada, with an amber, wonton-like crust riddled with bubbles. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 The crisper drawer is best for this, since it’s designed to maintain the right humidity level for produce. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 July 2026 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 10 Aug. 2026.

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