perishable /ˈpɛ.ɹɪ.ʃə.bəl/noun 2adjective 1forms 3 noun2 •That which perishes or is short-lived. •[in the plural] Food that does not keep for long. adjective1 •Liable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.perishable goods formsperishables · more perishable · most perishable