Synonyms of perishable

perishable

adjective

as in fragile

likely to spoil or decay quickly; not likely to stay fresh for a long time if not eaten or used

Don't buy large amounts of perishable foods like produce before you leave for vacation.

Related Words

• fragile
• sensitive
• delicate
• susceptible
• vulnerable
• weak
• soft
• yielding
• tender
• brittle
• unresistant
• frail
• breakable
• resistless
• friable
• nonhardy
• feeble
• tenuous
• flimsy
• frangible
• puny
• crushable
• slight
• eggshell

Dissimilar Words

• substantial
• solid
• strong
• durable
• resistant
• nonperishable
• hard
• sound
• sturdy
• robust
• hardy
• firm
• stiff
• rugged
• stout
• unbreakable
• hardened
• flinty
• strengthened
• tempered
• tough
• nonbreakable
• infrangible
• inured
• toughened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of perishable

Travel experts recommend simple, non-perishable snacks, secure containers, and considerate timing when eating on board. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026

Heat can also change the texture and quality of some candies, especially those made with chocolate, dairy, or other perishable ingredients. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026

Get leftovers and other perishable foods into the refrigerator within two hours, and keep your refrigerator at 40°F or colder. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

The inspector noted two repeat violations — perishable items not being held at a safe temperature and an insufficient number of sinks for employees to wash their hands. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026