Definitions for perishable

perishable per·ish·a·ble

Spelling: [per-i-shuh-buh l]
IPA: /ˈpɛr ɪ ʃə bəl/

Perishable is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 853 anagrams from letters in perishable (abeehilprs).

Definitions for perishable

adjective

  1. subject to decay, ruin, or destruction:

noun

  1. Usually, perishables. something perishable, especially food.

Origin of perishable

First recorded in 1605-15; perish + -able

Examples for perishable

All the works of God are everlasting; the only perishable are some of the works of man.

With crops which are perishable or bulky, "processing" must be performed locally.

It is only the most priceless and most perishable treasure in God's storehouse.

The defacing finger of Time is visible on all perishable articles.

It seems to me that objects of that description are a trifle too perishable.

perishable freight and time freight were diverted to other lines.

Its fate is decided according as it leans to the spiritual or the perishable.

But some of these ornaments are perishable, and can but delight us for awhile.

Increased military action increases the demand for these perishable products.

But they are gone, and even the perishable labors of their lives outlive them.

Word Value for perishable
Scrable

17

Words with friends

19

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