How to Use crisper in a Sentence

crisper

noun
  • As the leaves get brighter and the air gets crisper, life shifts.
    — Mike Hughes, The Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2021
  • It should be stored in the crisper drawer.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Limes in the crisper drawer can be stored in bags or loose.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Lemons should last in the crisper drawer for at least a month.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Store the greens in the crisper drawer for up to 2 days.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Have some veggies or herbs that need saving from the crisper?
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Scour the back of your crisper drawer and fry up your own version.
    — Bon Appétit, 18 May 2022
  • This means browner, crisper food in a shorter amount of time.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 14 June 2023
  • Seal the bag with a clip, and place the lettuce in the crisper drawer.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
  • The crisper plate and tray are non-stick and dishwasher-safe, which made cleanup a breeze.
    — Dwyer Frame, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2023
  • In fact, cilantro can last for upwards of a week in a fridge's crisper drawer and be just fine.
    — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
  • For a less chewy, crisper cookie, bake for a minute or two longer than specified.
    — Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2023
  • The crispers are more advanced, helping keep your veggies and fruit fresh for longer.
    — Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Ripe avocados should be placed in the fridge in the crisper drawer.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Ripe avocados should be placed in the fridge in the crisper drawer.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
  • But be sure to check your crisper drawers to make sure none of your lettuce is affected.
    — Sarah Madaus, SELF, 23 Nov. 2020
  • The layout has been redesigned and appears more modern and much crisper.
    — Adrian Vore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2022
  • As the air gets crisper, don’t entirely retire all of your short hemlines.
    — Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Oct. 2022
  • The crisper drawer is ideal for storing many types of produce, but not most types of onions.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Store lemons in the crisper section of your fridge to maximize freshness.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Joyce, however, made and served her ambrosia from the fridge's crisper drawer.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
  • This can happen in transport, on store shelves, or even when bumping around in your crisper drawer.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
  • Nothing fancy, nothing that risks wilting in the crisper.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Then stitch around all four sides to create clean edges (press on fusible interfacing first for crisper lines).
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Over the next few days, the eggplants sat in my crisper drawer, soft spots spreading across their skin like bruises.
    — Reem Kassis, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The regular crust came out perfect, while the whole wheat crust came out with a puffy crust that was a little crisper.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2021
  • Have entirely too many vegetables in your crisper drawer and need a use-it-up recipe?
    — Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Plus, the basket and crisper plate are nonstick and dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.
    — Bestreviews, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2024
  • But putting berries in the fruit crisper drawer in your fridge as soon as possible will maximize their shelf life.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
  • After harvesting, rinse the roots, cut away the green tops, and store carrots in a plastic bag in your crisper.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 1 June 2026

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