Meaning & use
crisp
Firm, dry, and pleasingly crunchy or brittle, especially when referring to food or fresh air.
See it in a sentence
The apple was crisp and sweet, perfect for the lunchbox.
We went for a walk in the crisp morning air before breakfast.
A note on using this word
In British English, crisp is also a noun meaning a thin fried potato slice, called a chip in American English.
Words with a similar meaning
crunchyfresh
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Words with an opposite meaning
soggystale
Another way to use it
2. noun
British English term for a thin, fried or baked slice of potato eaten as a snack.
He opened a bag of crisps to share during the film.
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