perishable Synonyms & Antonyms
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Perishable as an Adjective
likely to spoil or decay quickly; not likely to stay fresh for a long time if not eaten or used
Don't buy large amounts of perishable foods like produce before you leave for vacation.
Perishable in a Sentence
perishable goods
perishable foodstuffs
such perishable products as fruit, vegetables, butter, and eggs
Don't buy large amounts of perishable foods like produce before you leave for vacation.
Word Forms & Grammar
per·ish·abil·i·ty noun
perishable noun
perishabilities
perishability
perishable
perishables
perishable (comparative more perishable, superlative most perishable)
perishable (plural perishables)
Origin of Perishable
From Middle English *persishable, perysabyl, equivalent to perish + -able. Compare Old French perissable (and modern French périssable).
First Known Use
15th century
Word Facts for Perishable
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈper-i-shə-bəl/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Meaning | likely to spoil or decay quickly; not likely to stay fresh for a long time if not eaten or used |
| Comparative / superlative | more perishable, most perishable |
Perishable Pronunciation
Perishable is pronounced /ˈper-i-shə-bəl/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (per).