crispier; crispiest
1
: appealingly crunchy : crisp sense 1b
crispy bacon
2
: crisp sense 3
crispy hair
crispiness
noun
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Examples of crispy in a Sentence
Fry the potatoes until they are brown and crispy.
the crispy potato chips snapped satisfyingly in my mouth
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Another pro tip: Use leftover rice for a perfectly crispy texture.
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Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
Low humidity can produce browning leaves and leaves with crispy margins, and this issue is especially pronounced in winter when indoor humidity is low.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2025
The melty cheese and crispy bread are a wonderful combination.
—Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
The beloved dish comes with rice, vegetables and a selection of roasted pork: crispy skin, white meat and crackling.
—Terry Elward, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
Low humidity can produce browning leaves and leaves with crispy margins, and this issue is especially pronounced in winter when indoor humidity is low.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2025
The melty cheese and crispy bread are a wonderful combination.
—Nick Siano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025
The beloved dish comes with rice, vegetables and a selection of roasted pork: crispy skin, white meat and crackling.
—Terry Elward, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for crispy
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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crispy. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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