Crisp

Pronunciation: /krɪsp/

Definitions of crisp

adjective adjective - describes a noun as clean, neat, or well-defined in shape or appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The air was crisp and cool in the morning.

A2 She wore a crisp white shirt to the job interview.

B1 The apples were crisp and juicy.

B2 The new book had crisp, clear images.

C1 The chef prepared a dish with crisp, golden-brown crust.

C2 The sound of the leaves crunching underfoot was crisp and satisfying.

Examples of crisp in a Sentence

formal The weather was cool and crisp as we took a walk in the park.

informal I love the sound of leaves crunching under my feet on a crisp autumn day.

slang This new potato chip flavor is so crisp, it's addicting!

figurative His argument was clear and crisp, leaving no room for doubt.

Grammatical Forms of crisp

• past tense: crisped
• plural: crisps
• comparative: crisper
• superlative: crispest
• present tense: crisps
• future tense: will crisp
• perfect tense: has crisped
• continuous tense: is crisping
• singular: crisp
• positive degree: crisp
• infinitive: to crisp
• gerund: crisping
• participle: crisped

Origin and Evolution of crisp

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'crisp' originated from the Old English word 'crysoppe' which meant curly or wavy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'crisp' evolved to describe something that is firm, dry, and easily broken or crumbled.