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 Wrap the stems in the paper towel, and store the bundle in your refrigerator's crisper drawer. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024 The addition of cornstarch and baking powder, though not exactly traditional, helps create a lighter, crisper coating. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024 Smaller pieces cook more quickly and produce crisper outsides, while larger ones offer more creaminess in the centers. Ali Slagle, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2024 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

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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 25 Apr. 2024.

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