Perishable

Origin

Middle English perysabyl, from Middle French périssable. See perish + -able

Full definition of perishable

Noun

1. That which perishes or is short-lived.
2. (in the plural) food that does not keep for long.

Adjective

1. Liable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.

Synonyms

• ephemeral
• shortlived

Antonyms

• imperishable
• unperishable

Derived terms

• perishability
• perishableness
• perishably