crisp
Pronunciation: [krɪsp]
Context: “food”
(adjective) describing food that is crunchy and fresh. When you bite into something that's crisp, it makes a nice, crunchy sound and feels good in your mouth.
Example
The apples were so crisp that you could hear the crunch when I bit into one.
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The bread was stale and not crisp at all; it felt soft and chewy.
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Are these chips crisp enough to satisfy our snack cravings?
Context: “weather”
(adjective) referring to weather that is pleasantly cool and fresh. A crisp day is one where the air feels nice and refreshing, often in autumn.
Example
We took a walk on a crisp morning and enjoyed the cool air.
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Yesterday was hot and humid, not at all a crisp day.
Example
Do you prefer crisp weather or warm days for a picnic?
Context: “cooking”
(verb) to make something crisp by cooking it. This often involves baking or frying food until it becomes crunchy.
Example
I like to crisp the potatoes in the oven to make them golden brown.
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If you cook the chicken too long, it won't crisp up and will be chewy instead.
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How can I crisp the veggies without burning them?
Context: “food”
(noun) a type of thin, crispy snack, often sweet or savory. Crisps can be potato chips or other crunchy treats that we enjoy eating.
Example
I bought a bag of crisps for our movie night.
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We ran out of crisps, so we won't have anything crunchy to munch on.
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What flavor of crisps do you like the most?