crisper

1 of 2

noun

crisp·​er ˈkri-spər 

: one that crisps

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

crisper

2 of 2

comparative of crisp entry 1

Examples of crisper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This spaghetti with kale is what happens when aglio e olio meets an entire crisper drawer’s worth of greens. — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

How Refrigeration Impacts Shelf-Life Oranges stored in the fridge in a low-humidity crisper drawer can stay fresh for up to a month, sometimes longer. — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

Opt to roast any produce that’s been sitting in your crisper drawer for a little too long. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Properly store grapes by placing a bagged or boxed bunch in the refrigerator crisper drawer. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for crisper

• whisper