perishable

Meanings

Plural: perishables

Noun

• food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated
• That which perishes or is short-lived.
• Food that does not keep for long.

Adjective

• liable to perish; subject to destruction or death or decay
  • "this minute and perishable planet"
  • "perishable foods such as butter and fruit"

Adj

• Liable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.

Synonyms

ephemeral, shortlived, spoilable

Antonyms

imperishable, unperishable

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