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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Bon Appétit, 6 Feb. 2025
However, black-and-white night vision appeared crisp with very good contrast.
—PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
Mary McNamara, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2025
What Is Brie Brittle? Brie Brittle, aka Brie puffs or Brie crisps, is a recipe that started making waves on social media in fall 2023 thanks to creator @makesushi1.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
For crusty bread, take off the foil and pop the loaf in the oven for no more than five minutes to crisp up the crust.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Cooking the crust on the stovetop in a skillet slicked with a bit of olive oil helped the pair achieve the pizza of their dreams, golden brown and crisp on the bottom, with an airy crumb throughout.
—Bon Appétit, 6 Feb. 2025
However, black-and-white night vision appeared crisp with very good contrast.
—PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
Vera appears to exist on chips, crisps, biscuits and the (more than) occasional slug of whiskey from a tea cup.
—Mary McNamara, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2025
What Is Brie Brittle? Brie Brittle, aka Brie puffs or Brie crisps, is a recipe that started making waves on social media in fall 2023 thanks to creator @makesushi1.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
When ready to consume, simply remove a wrap from the freezer, wrap it in a paper towel and microwave it for 2 minutes before toasting it in a toaster or in a pan to crisp up the lavash.
—Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
For crusty bread, take off the foil and pop the loaf in the oven for no more than five minutes to crisp up the crust.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Crisp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crisp. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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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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