perishable

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛrɪʃəbəl/

Definition

Subject to decay, spoilage, or rapid loss of quality if not kept under specific conditions like refrigeration.

Examples

• Supermarkets often discount perishable goods like produce and dairy as they approach their expiration dates.

• The shipping company specializes in the rapid transport of perishable food products across international borders.

• Without proper climate control, these perishable flowers will wilt within a matter of hours.

Synonyms of perishable

Words with a similar meaning to perishable:

• fragile
• spoilt
• decomposable
• ephemeral

Antonyms of perishable

Words with the opposite meaning to perishable:

• durable
• nonperishable

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