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
perishable
noun
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The Readymades, then, were as perishable as the objects used to make them, which was always part of Duchamp’s intent.
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Admission is free and visitors are invited to bring non-perishable food and toiletries to donate for those in need.
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Because eggs are perishable, they should be kept chilled at all times.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The Readymades, then, were as perishable as the objects used to make them, which was always part of Duchamp’s intent.
—Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Admission is free and visitors are invited to bring non-perishable food and toiletries to donate for those in need.
—Marek Kukulka, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Because eggs are perishable, they should be kept chilled at all times.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for perishable
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perishable. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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