nonperishable

That which does not perish, especially a foodstuff.

Adjective

  1. Of food, not perishable; not liable to spoil.
    • Even among the skeptical and conservative, we're told, many withdrew a wad of extra cash and laid in some daysworth of nonperishable food and jugged water, as their government's Y2K advisors recommended. - 2012, John...

    Synonyms: unperishable

    Coordinate Terms: semiperishable

Origin

Etymology tree English non- English perishable English nonperishable From non- + perishable.

Noun

  1. That which does not perish, especially a foodstuff.
    • If you are stocking up on groceries in case of being asked to self-quarantine, take the opportunity to talk to your kids about the challenges faced by people in need and consider donating nonperishables to a local food...

    Synonyms: unperishable

Forms

nonperishables