nonperishable
adjectiveUK /ˌnɒnˈper.ɪ.ʃə.bəl/
US /ˌnɑːnˈper.ɪ.ʃə.bəl/
Nonperishable food is food that stays good to eat for a long time without going bad.
We packed nonperishable snacks like crackers and canned beans for the camping trip.
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2. Able to last a long time without spoiling or decaying.
Rice and pasta are nonperishable staples that can sit in the pantry for months.
3. Not likely to disappear or fade away.
Her nonperishable kindness stayed with everyone she met.
4. Goods, especially food, that can be stored for a long time without refrigeration.
The shelter asked for donations of nonperishables such as canned soup and peanut butter.