crisper

American

[kris-per] / ˈkrɪs pər /

noun

a person or thing that crisps, corrugates, or curls.
a drawer or compartment in a refrigerator for keeping lettuce, celery, and other vegetables crisp.
an ovenlike appliance for restoring the crispness of crackers, cookies, etc., by dry heating.

crisper British

/ ˈkrɪspə /

noun

a compartment in a refrigerator for storing salads, vegetables, etc, in order to keep them fresh

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Etymology

Origin of crisper

First recorded in 1825–35; crisp + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Who’s washing it, chopping it, remembering it exists in the crisper drawer before it liquefies?

From Salon

Suddenly my vision is clearer, sounds are crisper.

From Literature

The idea is simple: have a few go-to templates for using up the bibs and bobs lurking in your kitchen, depending on your mood and what’s in the crisper.

From Salon

I opened the crisper and flirted with rosemary, held it over the sheet pan, then gently set it back.

From Salon

I opened the crisper drawer and pulled out an apple, a sprig of rosemary and sage leaves so soft they felt like velvet.

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