per·ish·a·ble (p r  -sh -bl)adj. Subject to decay, spoilage, or destruction. n. Something, especially foodstuff, subject to decay or spoilage. Often used in the plural. per  ish·a·bili·ty, perish·a·ble·ness n.per ish·a·bly adv. |
perishable [ˈpɛrɪʃəbəl]
adj
liable to rot or wither
n
(often plural) a perishable article, esp food
perishability , perishableness n
perishably adv
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | perishable - food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated food product, foodstuff - a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food |
| Adj. | 1. | perishable - liable to perish; subject to destruction or death or decay; "this minute and perishable planet"; "perishable foods such as butter and fruit" destructible - easily destroyed; "destructible glassware" imperishable - not perishable |
perishable
adjective short-lived, biodegradable, easily spoilt, decomposable, liable to rot perishable food like fruit and vegetables
lasting, durable, long-lived, long-life, non-perishable
lasting, durable, long-lived, long-life, non-perishable
Translations
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|