PERISHABLE

perishable

(adjective) liable to perish; subject to destruction or death or decay; “this minute and perishable planet”; “perishable foods such as butter and fruit”

perishable, spoilable

(noun) food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

perishable (plural perishables)

That which perishes or is short-lived.

(in the plural) food that does not keep for long.

Adjective

perishable (comparative more perishable, superlative most perishable)

Liable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.

Synonyms

• ephemeral

• shortlived

Antonyms

• imperishable

• unperishable

Source: Wiktionary

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Per"ish*a*ble, a. Etym: [F. périssable.]

Definition: Liable to perish; subject to decay, destruction, or death; as, perishable goods; our perishable bodies.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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