Perishable Meaning
/pˈɛrɪʃəbəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjLiable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.
nounThat which perishes or is short-lived.
Sentence Examples
Please don't order anything perishable.
Everything is perishable, but the good memories live.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Milk and cheese are ____ items that must be kept cold to avoid spoiling.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The supermarket discounted all ____ items at the end of the day to avoid throwing them away.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English *persishable, perysabyl, equivalent to perish + -able. Compare Old French perissable (and modern French périssable).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Milk and cheese are ____ items that must be kept cold to avoid spoiling.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The supermarket discounted all ____ items at the end of the day to avoid throwing them away.