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Definition of nonperishable

nonperishable

/ˌnɑːnˈpɛr.ɪ.ʃə.bəl/
(UK: non-perishable)
non · per · ish · a · ble
Plural:nonperishables
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nonperishable Lexical Profile

nonperishable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not likely to decay, spoil, or go bad quickly, allowing for long-term storage without refrigeration (especially of food or other organic commodities).

Example

"The community center is collecting canned vegetables, dried pasta, and other nonperishable food items for the holiday drive."

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• noun

1

A foodstuff or other commodity that does not spoil or decay rapidly and can be stored safely at room temperature for long periods (typically used in the plural).

Example

"Before the hurricane made landfall, residents stocked their pantries with bottled water and nonperishables."

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• Rhymes for nonperishable

• Nearby Words

nonperformance
nonperformer
nonperforming
nonperishable
nonpermanent
nonperson
nonpersonal

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonperishable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonperishable
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