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perishable

/ˈpɛr.ɪ.ʃə.bəl/
per · ish · a · ble
Adverb:perishably
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Plural:perishables
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perishable Lexical Profile

perishable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Likely to decay or go bad quickly, especially when referring to food or other organic products.

Example

"Please store all perishable groceries in the refrigerator immediately after returning from the market."

2

Subject to destruction, death, or passing away; not enduring or permanent.

Example

"Ancient monuments often outlast the perishable empires that constructed them."

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• noun

1

An item, especially a foodstuff, that is subject to rapid decay or spoilage (usually used in the plural).

Example

"The charity accepts canned goods, dry pasta, and other items, but cannot store fresh perishables."

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• Rhymes for perishable

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 15th century, borrowed from Old French périssable, from périr ('to perish'), ultimately from Latin perire ('to pass away, be destroyed').

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