crisp (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /krɪsp/

Definition

Firm, dry, and easily broken or shattered.

Examples

• The potato chips were perfectly crisp and salty.

• She enjoyed the crisp bite of a fresh apple.

• The toast was slightly too crisp, almost burnt.

How to Use crisp

crisp air (collocation)

Pleasantly cool and dry air. — "I love the crisp air on a winter morning."

crisp bite (collocation)

The sound and sensation of biting into something firm and easily broken. — "The apple had a satisfying crisp bite."

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