: one that crisps
specifically
: a closed container in a refrigerator intended to prevent loss of moisture from fresh produce
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Whole lemons are best kept in the crisper drawer, a low-humidity environment where they can be kept cool and dry.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Whole Cauliflower Whole cauliflower heads should be stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
The crisper is calibrated for the humidity levels that keep produce fresh—not ideal conditions for raw meat.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
The curly variety also holds up far better both in my crisper and post-chop than flat-leaf does.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Whole Cauliflower Whole cauliflower heads should be stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
The crisper is calibrated for the humidity levels that keep produce fresh—not ideal conditions for raw meat.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
The curly variety also holds up far better both in my crisper and post-chop than flat-leaf does.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Crisper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crisper. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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