A thin, dry, and brittle food item, often a potato chip or similar snack.
She opened the bag and offered him a crisp to munch on during the movie.
A dessert made with fruit, such as apples, and a crumbly topping of flour, butter, and sugar.
For dessert, we had a delicious apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
crispadjektiv
Firm, dry, and brittle, especially in a way that is pleasant to the senses.
The crisp autumn leaves crunched underfoot as we walked through the park.
Clear and sharp in appearance or sound.
The photograph was so crisp that every detail of the landscape was visible.
Brisk and invigorating, often used to describe weather.
We enjoyed a crisp morning walk, feeling refreshed by the cool air.
Decisive and efficient in manner or style.
Her crisp response to the question left no room for doubt.
crispverb
To make something crisp or become crisp, especially by cooking or drying.
She crisped the bacon in the oven until it was perfectly crunchy.
crispssubstantiv
Thin slices of potato that have been deep-fried or baked until crunchy, often seasoned with salt or other flavorings, commonly known as potato chips in the United States.
She opened a bag of crisps to enjoy with her sandwich during lunch.