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nonperishables

nonperishables is the plural of nonperishable.

Meaning of nonperishable

Noun

nonperishable (plural nonperishables)

  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 bank.2020 November 3, Lisa Damour, “5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety About the Coronavirus”, in The New York Times
    Synonyms:
    unperishable

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Questions about nonperishables

What is nonperishables the plural of?
Nonperishables is the plural of nonperishable.

Words near nonperishables in the dictionary

  1. nonperipheral
  2. nonperipherally
  3. nonperiphrastic
  4. nonperipteral
  5. nonperishable
  6. nonperishables
  7. nonperishing
  8. nonperistaltic
  9. nonperitoneal
  10. nonperitonealized
  11. nonperjury

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