Perishable

/ˈpɛrɪʃəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

liable to decay or go bad quickly, especially food items that have a limited shelf life.

Fruits and vegetables are considered perishable goods that must be stored properly.

unable to last indefinitely; likely to perish or become unusable.

During summer, perishable items need to be consumed quickly to avoid spoilage.

referring to anything that is subject to deterioration over time.

The store specializes in selling perishable products like dairy and meat.

From the Latin 'perire', meaning 'to perish'.

perishable goods

Items that are prone to spoilage.

perishable food

Any food that has a limited shelf life and requires refrigeration.

perishable cargo

Cargo that is subject to spoilage, often requiring special handling.

spoilage

The process of food becoming unfit for consumption.

expiration

The date after which something is no longer good.

shelf life

The length of time that an item remains usable.

A term used to describe something that is of little lasting value.

That idea is pretty perishable; it won’t last long.

Referring to an event or situation that quickly loses significance.

His fame was perishable after the scandal.