Advertisement
Advertisement
perishable
adjective as in liable to spoil, rot
Example Sentences
Local supermarkets and businesses donate fresh food, keeping the fridges stocked with perishable food which was destined for landfill.
Perishable items like cookies and crackers should be wrapped in plastic and stored in sealed containers.
Lots of perishable goods come through the now-closed ports, like bananas, soybeans, poultry, and alcohol.
Buying perishable items in bulk at a cheaper price is completely out of the question as they will just rot.
Stocking perishable foods that are starting to look iffy – such as bananas with brown spots sold alongside unblemished yellow bananas – could harm a retailer's image if shoppers start to question the store's quality.
Advertisement
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse