nonperishable

adjective

non·​per·​ish·​able ˌnän-ˈper-i-shə-bəl 

-ˈpe-ri-

: processed or packaged to withstand prolonged storage : not perishable

nonperishable staples

… canned vegetables, boxed cereals and other nonperishable packaged foods.

—Frank D. Roylance

nonperishable noun

plural nonperishables

Cod was also the original traveling food—dried and salted, it was one of the world's first nonperishables …

—Molly Benjamin

Examples of nonperishable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An emergency kit should contain at least a 72-hour supply of nonperishable food, water, medications, and a first-aid kit for each person. —Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 2026

In addition to nonperishable items in the boxes, her group also provides grocery bundles for people who need more. —Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 26 May 2026

The event is part of Theater Mu’s new Trifecta Fundraising Initiative, which aims to support local theaters and businesses while keeping food shelves stocked; attendees are asked to bring a nonperishable food donation. —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026

Collecting nonperishable food items for the North County Emergency Outreach Network (NCEON). —Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nonperishable

• perishable
• imperishable