That which perishes or is short-lived. / (in the plural) food that does not keep for long.

The quality of being perishable.

plural of perishable

plural of perishableness

plural of perisher

(Britain, informal) An annoying child, a brat. / (rare) One who perishes. / (Britain, Australia, obsolete) An extreme.

plural of perishment

The act of perishing.

plural of perishability

(UK, naval, slang) The Submarine Command Course.