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Nonperishable

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of food, not perishable; not liable to spoil. not-comparable

    "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."

Noun
  1. 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."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From non- + perishable.

Etymology 2

From non- + perishable.

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