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perishable Synonyms

Another word for perishable

Choosing another word for perishable depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
spoilable
Strong
decayable
putrescible
Weak
unstable

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
ephemeral
transitory
transient
fleeting
mortal
short-lived

Opposites of perishable

The opposite of perishable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

nonperishable
imperishable
eternal
immortal
enduring
durable
long-lasting
permanent
See all opposites of perishable

• Nearby Words

periscope
perish
perishability
perishable
perishing
periwinkle
perjure

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Perishable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/perishable
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