crisper

American  

[kris-per] / ˈkrɪs pər /

noun

1. a person or thing that crisps, corrugates, or curls.

2. a drawer or compartment in a refrigerator for keeping lettuce, celery, and other vegetables crisp.

3. an ovenlike appliance for restoring the crispness of crackers, cookies, etc., by dry heating.

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crisper British  

/ ˈkrɪspə /

noun

1. 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

There’s a slick of something sticky in the crisper drawer that I’d rather not investigate.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

The good news is that there will be lulls between the successive weather systems, with sparkling sunshine and crisper conditions.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

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 • Dec. 28, 2025

Paul has clearly improved since his loss to Fury, showing a crisper jab and higher work-rate.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025

Dr. Finch’s “Hah!” was crisper than usual, a sure sign that his temper was going.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee