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单词 perishable
释义

perishable

adjective

per·​ish·​able ˈper-i-shə-bəl How to pronounce perishable (audio)
ˈpe-ri-
: liable to perish : liable to spoil or decay
such perishable products as fruit, vegetables, butter, and eggs
perishability
ˌper-i-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce perishable (audio)
ˌpe-ri-
noun
perishable noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Admission is free, but attendees are asked to make a donation of non-perishable food to the city’s Oxcart food pantry and the Redeemer Crisis Center. Carol Kovach, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2022 Properly storing perishable foods in quality airtight containers, freezing fruits that won't be eaten right away and keeping your refrigerator organized can go a long way in reducing waste. Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2022 The products are not inherently unsafe, experts say, but customers should be alert to the risk of foodborne illness when eating perishable foods delivered to their doorsteps. Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2022 If the power has been out for four hours and a cooler and ice is available, then put refrigerated perishable foods in the cooler. Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 14 June 2022 Be sure to also have several days' worth of supplies for pets, like medications and non-perishable foods. Aditi Sangal, CNN, 28 Jan. 2022 The public is invited to bring a bag of non-perishable food (no glass containers) and drive their donations to the Windsor Lions’ third annual collection drive for the local food bank. Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2022 Another partner agency, Rise in Love, distributed non-perishable food and meat. cleveland, 20 July 2022 Those who wish to donate non-perishable food items, paper goods or personal products for the food pantries are welcome to drop them off at First Lutheran Church of Plano, according to officials. Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

perishable

adjective

per·​ish·​able ˈper-i-shə-bəl How to pronounce perishable (audio)
: likely to spoil or decay
Remember to refrigerate perishable foods.

perishable

adjective

as in fragile
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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • fragile
  • sensitive
  • delicate
  • susceptible
  • vulnerable
  • weak
  • tender
  • yielding
  • soft
  • brittle
  • unresistant
  • resistless
  • frail
  • friable
  • breakable
  • nonhardy
  • feeble
  • tenuous
  • flimsy
  • frangible
  • crushable
  • puny
  • eggshell
  • slight

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • nonperishable
  • substantial
  • solid
  • durable
  • strong
  • resistant
  • hard
  • sturdy
  • robust
  • hardy
  • sound
  • firm
  • stiff
  • rugged
  • stout
  • hardened
  • strengthened
  • flinty
  • tempered
  • tough
  • nonbreakable
  • unbreakable
  • infrangible
  • inured
  • toughened
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