Nonperishable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Nonperishable is an adjective meaning Of food, not perishable; not liable to spoil.
Meaning
Of food, not perishable; not liable to spoil.
More Meanings
- That which does not perish, especially a foodstuff.
Example Sentences
Even among the skeptical and conservative, we're told, many withdrew a wad of extra cash and laid in some daysworth of nonperishable food and jugged water, as their government's Y2K advisors recommended.
If you are stocking up on groceries in case of being asked to self-quarantine, take the opportunity to talk to your kids about the challenges faced by people in need and consider donating nonperishables to a local food bank.
Word Forms
- nonperishables
Synonyms for nonperishable
Depending on context, synonyms include unperishable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include non-perishable, unperishable, imperishable, nonrotting, nonspoilage, nonspoilable.
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