1. the process of food or other perishable items becoming rotten or unfit for use
2. food or other items that have become spoiled or damaged
3. loss or waste due to deterioration or damage
Usage: business/commercial context

Examples

• The grocery store reduced spoilage by improving its refrigeration system.
• Hot weather increases the rate of spoilage in fresh fruits and vegetables.
• The restaurant had to throw away the spoilage from the power outage.
• Proper storage can significantly reduce food spoilage.
• The company calculated its monthly spoilage costs.
• Spoilage in the dairy section was higher than expected this week.