1. Liable to perish; subject to destruction, death or decay
   "this minute and perishable planet"; "perishable foods such as butter and fruit"

1. Food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated
   "The grocery store kept perishables in a special cooler";
   - spoilable

Derived forms: perishables

See also: biodegradable, decayable, destructible, putrefiable, putrescible, spoilable

Type of: food product, foodstuff

Antonym: imperishable

Encyclopedia: Perishable