crisper; crispest
1
a
: easily crumbled : brittle
a crisp cracker
b
: desirably firm and crunchy
crisp lettuce
2
a
: notably sharp, clean-cut, and clear
a crisp illustration
also
: concise and to the point
a crisp reply
b
: noticeably neat
crisp new clothes
c
: briskly cold
crisp winter weather
d
: deftly and powerfully executed
a crisp tennis serve
crisply
adverb
crispness
noun
plural crisps
1
a
: something crisp or brittle
burned to a crisp
rye crisps
b
chiefly British
: potato chip
—usually used in plural
2
: a baked dessert of fruit with crumb topping
apple crisp
crisped; crisping; crisps
Synonyms
Examples of crisp in a Sentence
Adjective
I put on a crisp shirt and tie.
The stereo's sound is crisp and clear.
Verb
Crisp the celery in ice water.
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Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
The car’s stance and crisp lines are relatively unchanged, but a new body kit gives it a touch more bite.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Andrew Watman, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Assemble dish: Top cream cheese evenly with jalapenos, bacon, and cheese crisps.
—Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2024
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
In addition to crisping up food without a vat of fat, the nifty gadget also roasts, dehydrates, and reheats meals in a matter of minutes.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Arrange pancetta or bacon in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and cook until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes for pancetta; 20 to 30 minutes for bacon.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
The car’s stance and crisp lines are relatively unchanged, but a new body kit gives it a touch more bite.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
Other cucumber creations he’s made include ones with thousand island dressing, bacon bits and cheddar; crab and kewpie mayo; and peanut butter, chili crisps, and soy sauce.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Assemble dish: Top cream cheese evenly with jalapenos, bacon, and cheese crisps.
—Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2024
Verb
The gnocchi gains loads of flavor when crisped in a pan, so skip boiling it and sauté in butter and olive oil until golden brown.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
In addition to crisping up food without a vat of fat, the nifty gadget also roasts, dehydrates, and reheats meals in a matter of minutes.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Crisp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crisp. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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crisp
1 of 3 adjective1
a
: being thin and hard and easily crumbled
crisp crackers
b
: pleasantly firm and crunchy
crisp lettuce
2
a
: having sharp distinct outlines
a crisp illustration
b
: being clear and brief
a crisp reply
c
: fresh and neat
a crisp housedress
d
: being quick and lively
a crisp performance
a crisp tale of adventure
3
: pleasantly cool and invigorating
a crisp autumn day
crisply
adverb
crispness
noun
crisp
2 of 3 verb
: to make or become crisp
crisper
noun
crisp
3 of 3 noun
: something crisp or brittle
burned to a crisp
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