Meaning & use

crisp

adjective·Everyday

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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