perishable

The definition of perishable is something that is likely to rot, spoil or go bad quickly.

(adjective)

Food that goes bad after just a few days is an example of something that would be described as a perishable food.

Perishable is defined as something that will spoil or rot.

(noun)

An example of a perishable is a head of lettuce.

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See perishable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that may perish; esp., liable to spoil or deteriorate, as some foods

noun

something, esp. a food, liable to spoil or deteriorate

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See perishable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Subject to decay, spoilage, or destruction.
noun
Something, especially foodstuff, subject to decay or spoilage. Often used in the plural.

Related Forms:

  • perˌish·a·bilˈi·ty, perˈish·a·ble·ness noun
  • perˈish·a·bly adverb

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