spoilableitem
nounUK /ˈspɔɪləbəl ˈaɪtəm/
US /ˈspɔɪləbəl ˈaɪtəm/
A spoilable item is a thing that can go bad if you keep it too long.
Milk is a spoilable item, so we keep it in the fridge.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A product that must be sold or used before a certain date.
The store marks down every spoilable item near closing time.
3. Something that can be ruined or damaged over time.
Fresh flowers are a spoilable item and need water daily.
4. A food that needs cold storage to stay safe.
Cheese is a spoilable item that belongs in the refrigerator.