Nonperishable

Pronunciation: /nɑnpɛrɪʃəbəl/

Definitions of nonperishable

adjective describing a product that does not spoil or decay easily, typically able to be stored for long periods of time without refrigeration

Example Sentences

A1 I bought some nonperishable food for our camping trip.

A2 It's a good idea to keep nonperishable items in your emergency kit.

B1 Nonperishable goods like canned vegetables have a long shelf life.

B2 During natural disasters, it's important to have a supply of nonperishable food on hand.

C1 The food bank is always in need of donations, especially nonperishable items.

C2 When stocking up for emergencies, it's wise to include a variety of nonperishable foods.

Examples of nonperishable in a Sentence

formal The food bank is in need of donations, especially nonperishable items like canned goods and pasta.

informal Hey, don't forget to grab some nonperishable snacks for the road trip.

slang I always keep a stash of nonperishables in case of emergencies.

figurative His love for her was like a nonperishable, lasting through all seasons.

Grammatical Forms of nonperishable

• past tense: nonperishabled
• plural: nonperishables
• comparative: more nonperishable
• superlative: most nonperishable
• present tense: nonperishables
• future tense: will nonperishable
• perfect tense: have nonperishabled
• continuous tense: is nonperishabling
• singular: nonperishable
• positive degree: nonperishable
• infinitive: to nonperishable
• gerund: nonperishabling
• participle: nonperishabled

Origin and Evolution of nonperishable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nonperishable' originated from the Latin word 'non' meaning 'not' and 'perishable' meaning 'liable to spoil or decay'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nonperishable' has come to be commonly used in the context of food preservation and storage, referring to items that have a long shelf life and do not spoil easily.