C1adjectivefoodbusiness
US/ˈper.ɪ.ʃə.bəl/
UK/ˈper.ɪ.ʃə.bəl/
likely to go bad quickly, used especially about food
In context
Milk and fresh fish are perishable, so they must be kept cold.
The shipment of perishable goods was delayed at customs for two days.
Please store perishable items in the refrigerator right away.
Words that go with perishable
adjective + noun
- perishable goodsPerishable goods need refrigerated trucks.
- perishable foodDo not leave perishable food in the sun.
- perishable itemsPerishable items are shipped by air.
- perishable productsPerishable products must be sold within a week.
- perishable cargoPerishable cargo was moved to cold storage.
adverb + adjective
- highly perishableFresh berries are highly perishable.