Perishable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Perishable is an adjective meaning Liable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.
Meaning
Liable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.
More Meanings
- That which perishes or is short-lived.
- (in the plural) Food that does not keep for long.
Example Sentences
perishable goods
perishable foodstuffs
Word Forms
- perishables
Synonyms for perishable
Depending on context, synonyms include ephemeral, shortlived, biodegradable, putrescible, spoilable, decayable.
Antonyms for perishable
Common opposites include imperishable, unperishable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decayable, spoilable, putrefiable, putrescible, biodegradable, decaying.
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