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
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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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
The museum’s 2025 Art+Film Gala, held Saturday beneath a crisp November sky, shimmered with sequins, many of them courtesy of Gucci, the gala’s longtime presenting sponsor since its launch in 2011.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
The single-patty burgers here are just the right size, loosely pattied with a perfect amount of crisp on the outside without being overcooked.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Fold in 6 cups of the crisped rice cereal.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The crust is slightly crisper, the filling is less dense, and the orange and rum aren’t traditionally invited to the party.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
The museum’s 2025 Art+Film Gala, held Saturday beneath a crisp November sky, shimmered with sequins, many of them courtesy of Gucci, the gala’s longtime presenting sponsor since its launch in 2011.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
Pear tarts and crisps are good dinner party or holiday desserts.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
The single-patty burgers here are just the right size, loosely pattied with a perfect amount of crisp on the outside without being overcooked.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
The final dish is super soft and gooey towards the center (that is its name, after all), but the edges get beautifully crisped and well-browned.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Fold in 6 cups of the crisped rice cereal.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Crisp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crisp. Accessed 4 Nov. 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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