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 With the leaves falling, the air getting colder and crisper and pumpkins upon pumpkins aglow, Halloweentime is ready to provide spooks, scares and other frightful delights. Nicholas Rice, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024 Aim for about 8 to 12 inches of separation, adds Sarah Brekke, M.S., Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen brand manager, or keep them in a separate crisper drawer. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2024 Many area farmer's markets have become more of an artisan and craft venue instead of a place to fill the crisper bin, but there are exceptions. Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024 The keycaps are made from hard-wearing PBT material with double-shot legends for crisper text and sharper colors. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crisper 

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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 22 Oct. 2024.

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