perishable

adjective

per·​ish·​able ˈper-i-shə-bəl 

ˈpe-ri-

: liable to perish : liable to spoil or decay

such perishable products as fruit, vegetables, butter, and eggs

perishability

ˌper-i-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

ˌpe-ri-

noun

perishable noun

Examples of perishable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025

Deputy director of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Jonathan Whitham, said people should stock up on essentials like non-perishable food, water, flashlights and blankets for their home. —Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025

The National Weather Service recommends stocking essential items like non-perishable food, water and warm clothing for severe winter events. —Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Nov. 2025

There is also a food drive where customers can earn 25% off their meal by bringing five non-perishable food items to any By Golly's location. —Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for perishable

• imperishable

Kids Definition

perishable

adjective

per·​ish·​able ˈper-ish-ə-bəl 

: likely to spoil or decay

perishable fruit

perishable noun