Perishable Meaning in English
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Definition
Describes something, especially food, that can spoil, decay, or become unsafe to use or eat quickly.
Usage & Nuances
Common in food industry or packaging—often used with 'goods', 'items', or 'products' (e.g., 'perishable goods'). Opposite of 'non-perishable.' Indicates a need for refrigeration or quick use.
Spanish: perecedero - que se echa a perder fácilmentePortuguese (BR): perecívelPortuguese (PT): perecívelChinese (Simplified): 易腐烂的 - 易变质的Chinese (Traditional): 易腐爛的 - 易變質的Hindi: नाशकारी (जो जल्दी ख़राब हो जाए)Arabic: سريع التلف - قابل للتلفBengali: পচনশীল - দ্রুত নষ্ট হয়Russian: скоропортящийсяJapanese: 傷みやすい - 腐りやすいVietnamese: dễ hỏngKorean: 부패하기 쉬운Turkish: çabuk bozulanUrdu: خراب ہونے والاIndonesian: mudah rusak
Example Sentences
Milk is a perishable item and must be kept cold.
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Fruits and vegetables are often perishable.
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We need to sell these perishable foods quickly.
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Be careful—there are perishable things in that bag!
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Shipping perishable goods overseas can be risky if there's a delay.
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I always check the date on perishable products before buying them.
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