perishable
adjective/ˈpɛrɪʃəbəl/
Frequency rank: #15,738 most common English word
Meaning
likely to decay or spoil quickly, especially referring to food.
Example sentence
The grocery store discounts perishable items like milk and fresh produce near their expiration dates.
Synonyms & related words
- spoilable
- fresh
- biodegradable
- fragile
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