perishable Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated
    spoilable.
  2. adjective liable to perish; subject to destruction or death or decay
    • this minute and perishable planet
    • perishable foods such as butter and fruit

WordNet

Per"ish*a*ble adjective
Etymology
F. périssable.
Definitions
  1. Liable to perish; subject to decay, destruction, or death; as, perishable goods; our perishable bodies.

Webster 1913