perishable
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- noun
- /ˈpɛrɪʃəbl/
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perecedero
- We purchased lots of water, perishables, and other necessities like batteries, candles, and fuel for our generator.
- store perishables
- keep perishables
- perishables in the fridge
Examples
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I always get a kick out of the people who go out and purchase all sorts of perishables right before a major storm.
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At the picnic, we made sure to pack only the perishables that we would eat right away.
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You got some perishables you better eat first.
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"I ought to clean out the perishables from the kitchen."
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I could give my perishables to Dorothy.
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Are there any more of these perishables, ma'am?
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How to Extend the Life of Fruits, Vegetables, and Other Perishables
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Walmart was nearby, and we purchased an inexpensive plastic bin for dry food and a cooler for perishables.
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Because the delivery van broke down, several perishables were spoiled by the time they arrived at the market.
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During the summer, it is important to store perishables in the refrigerator to prevent them from spoiling.
Synonyms
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Food that is recently picked or made and not kept to last long
Antonyms
How Perishable
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Surface Forms
Morphology
perishable = perishable (transparent) = perish + able
The noun is a regular conversion from the adjective 'perishable', which is itself transparently formed from 'perish' + '-able'.
Etymology
Perishables (the noun form of perishable) gets its name from perish, meaning 'to die' or 'go bad'. That is why perishables are foods or goods that spoil fast and must be used quickly or kept cool.