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nonperishable
[non-per-i-shuh-buhl]
adjective
not subject to rapid deterioration or decay.
A supply of nonperishable food was kept for emergencies.
noun
Usually nonperishables. articles or items, especially of food, not subject to rapid spoilage.
Word History and Origins
Origin of nonperishable1
Example Sentences
Regional Food Bank, said they received delivery of more than 1 million pounds of nonperishable items, frozen meats and produce.
An emergency kit of essentials like drinking water and nonperishable food items is also a good idea.
My extended family rode out several hurricanes in Miami, including Hurricane Andrew, a Category 5 storm in 1992, and before the season started they always had some supplies ready at home: first-aid kits, batteries, applesauce, bread, gallon jugs of water, extra bags of ice and nonperishable food that could be eaten in the aftermath of a storm, no electricity or running water needed.
People should seek out nonperishable foods, such as canned goods, that don’t require refrigeration.
Priced at less than 20 cents per box, Kraft’s newfound, nonperishable product was revered as an affordable option for Americans looking to feed their families.
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When To Use
Nonperishable is used to describe an item, usually food, that can be stored for a long time without spoiling. Such items are often simply called nonperishables.Perish is a verb that means to die, but perishable is an adjective used to describe something that decays or spoils quickly, especially food. Perishable can also be a noun—perishables are items, usually food, that need to be specially stored (like in a refrigerator) to make them last a while without spoiling, like meat and dairy products. Nonperishables, on the other hand, are things that will last a long time, like dried grains or canned foods.Example: My school is collecting nonperishable items for our food drive.
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