Tender-Crisp

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛndər krɪsp/

Definitions of tender-crisp

noun a hyphenated compound word used to describe a specific texture or quality of food

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat tender-crisp vegetables.

A2 The chef prepared the tender-crisp salad for the party.

B1 The recipe calls for tender-crisp green beans.

B2 The stir-fry was cooked perfectly, with tender-crisp vegetables.

C1 The tender-crisp texture of the asparagus was delightful.

C2 The chef's signature dish is a tender-crisp chicken stir-fry.

adjective describing the texture of something that is both tender and crisp

Example Sentences

A1 The vegetables should be cooked until they are tender-crisp.

A2 She prefers her stir-fried vegetables to be tender-crisp.

B1 The chef expertly prepared the tender-crisp green beans.

B2 The asparagus was cooked to a perfect tender-crisp texture.

C1 The delicate balance of tender-crisp vegetables and flavorful sauce made the dish exceptional.

C2 The tender-crisp snap peas were a highlight of the meal.

Examples of tender-crisp in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared the vegetables to be tender-crisp for the stir-fry dish.

informal I like my vegetables cooked tender-crisp, not too soft.

slang These veggies are gonna be tender-crisp and delicious!

figurative Her words were tender-crisp, carefully chosen yet impactful.

Grammatical Forms of tender-crisp

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

Origin and Evolution of tender-crisp

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'tender-crisp' likely originated as a combination of the words 'tender' and 'crisp' to describe food that is both soft and crunchy in texture.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the texture of cooked vegetables, 'tender-crisp' has since expanded to refer to a variety of foods that have a balance of tenderness and crispiness.