nonperishable
Americanadjective
noun
Usage
What does nonperishable mean? 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.
Etymology
Origin of nonperishable
First recorded in 1920–25; non- + perishable
Example Sentences
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Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is accepting nonperishable and household items such as boxed pasta, baby wipes and laundry detergent to distribute to workers.
Some airports, including Denver International, Seattle-Tacoma International, Harry Reid International in Las Vegas, and Cleveland Hopkins International, have begun collecting gas and grocery gift cards, diapers, nonperishable food, and personal items for TSA officers and airport employees working without pay.
From Barron's
She eats mostly the nonperishable Trader Joe’s snacks she brought from Louisiana.
From Los Angeles Times
Regional Food Bank, said they received delivery of more than 1 million pounds of nonperishable items, frozen meats and produce.
From Los Angeles Times
An emergency kit of essentials like drinking water and nonperishable food items is also a good idea.
From Seattle Times
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