Meaning & use
perishable
Likely to decay or spoil quickly, especially food that must be kept cold.
See it in a sentence
Perishable groceries like milk and meat should be refrigerated as soon as you get home.
The airline warned that perishable cargo needed to clear customs within a few hours.
A note on using this word
Perishable is most often applied to food, but can describe any item that deteriorates over time, such as flowers.
Words with a similar meaning
spoilable
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Words with an opposite meaning
nonperishabledurable
Another way to use it
2. noun
A food item that spoils quickly and requires careful storage or prompt use.
The pantry was stocked with canned goods, while the perishables filled the fridge.
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