Having a firm, dry, and brittle texture, often used to describe food that breaks easily with a sharp sound. adjective
The apple was fresh and crisp.
The bacon was fried to a perfect crisp.
Describing weather that is cold, dry, and invigorating. adjective
We went for a walk on a crisp autumn morning.
The air was crisp and clear after the storm.
Marked by clarity, conciseness, and precision, often used to describe writing or speech. adjective
Her presentation was crisp and to the point.
He gave a crisp summary of the report.
A type of dessert consisting of a fruit filling topped with a crumbly mixture, often baked until the topping is crisp. noun
We had apple crisp for dessert.
The berry crisp was served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
To make or become crisp. verb
She crisped the bacon in the oven.
The leaves crisped up in the dry heat.