crispened

Definition of crispenednext
See the Dictionary Definition 

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispened
Adjective
  • But the eggs, sausage, bacon and crunchy hashbrowns deliver that greasy satisfaction that only true breakfast diners can offer.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The ice cream bars have vanilla low-fat ice cream with a strawberry core and a crunchy cake coating.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Be sure to sop up leftover sauce with a chunk of crusty bread.
    Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Bake until the sauce has turned slightly crusty and serve with roasted Brussels sprouts, creamy mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad.
    Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • His extra-crispy pomme frites (French fries) are served with a side of house ketchup.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
  • For flatter, crispier cookies, bake the cookie dough rounds immediately.
    Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Poor sleep makes wrinkles look deeper, and consistently short nights accelerate visible aging.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
  • This interactive project looks at the impact of warmer, shorter winters on regions all over the country, from less ice fishing in Minnesota and fewer ski days in Colorado to drying reservoirs in the Southwest and more ticks and mosquitoes in the Northeast.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Her resounding vocals melt over the crackly interiors of R&B, reggae, and Jersey club.
    Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Then earthy-rich flavors were colliding with sharp ones, and the ping of dark caramel sweetness had offset the crackly meat.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Those who are craving a thin, crisp cookie pocked with rich, semi-sweet chips will love these giant rounds made with rice flour.
    Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • It can be layered under a sweater for crisp spring mornings, paired with sneakers for daytime errands, or dressed up with heels for a night out.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The chef serves her signature fish nearly whole with crackling skin and flaky flesh, but head off and skillfully deboned.
    Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Finish with flaky sea salt and these are not your average bake sale brownies.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Crispened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispened. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster