Home›Browse›S›shelf-stableshelf-stableOur editors are putting together more complete content — check back in about 20 minutesshelf-stableshelf-stable — adjectiveadjective1. able to be stored without refrigeration for a long time1.adjectiveDefinitionable to be stored without refrigeration for a long timeExampleThis milk is shelf-stable, so you don't need to refrigerate it until opening.