English · Food & Drink
crisp
/krɪsp/
[/krɪsp/]
firm, dry and easily broken
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Firm and dry, breaking easily with a pleasant sound. It can also describe cool, fresh air or clear, neat speech.
Example
The lettuce was fresh and crisp.
The lettuce was fresh and crisp.
Etymology
From Latin 'crispus' (curled), later shifting to mean brittle.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for food texture, fresh air, and clear, sharp images or speech.