nonperishable
That which does not perish, especially a foodstuff.
Adjective
- 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
- 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