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
perishable
noun
per·ish·abil·i·ty
ˌperə̇shəˈbilətē
-rēsh-,
-lətē,
-i
plural -es
: the quality or condition of being perishable
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Cannabis is perishable—operators cannot stockpile inventory to smooth pricing cycles or ride out market dips.
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Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Focus on a first-aid kit, non-perishable food, a can opener, and one gallon of water per person (per day).
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Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Stock up on non-perishable foods.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Adjective
Canaves said Prime Day's growing focus on household staples corresponds with Amazon's increasing investment in fresh and perishable grocery items, categories that have gained traction as Amazon expands same-day delivery capabilities.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Cannabis is perishable—operators cannot stockpile inventory to smooth pricing cycles or ride out market dips.
—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Focus on a first-aid kit, non-perishable food, a can opener, and one gallon of water per person (per day).
—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Stock up on non-perishable foods.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perishable. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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perishable
adjective
per·ish·able
ˈper-ish-ə-bəl
: likely to spoil or decay
perishable fruit
perishable
noun
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