perishable

Example Sentences

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I gather my cleaning supplies in advance and fill a cooler with ice to hold anything perishable while I work through the fridge and freezer.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

At Netflix’s headquarters, employees were encouraged to take home some leftover perishable inventory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Last year, it began making same-day deliveries of perishable goods — a service it plans to expand this year, escalating the threat to delivery apps and other retailers.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

But it said "that will not include perishable goods" and "members of the public should comply with the instructions provided by the council".

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

My grandmother with her charm, gaudy and perishable as dime-store jewelry—whoever had a more exasperating child to contend with?

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson