perforated
adjective
per·fo·rat·ed
ˈpər-fə-ˌrā-təd 
1
: having a hole or perforations
especially
: having a specified number of perforations in 20 millimeters
the stamps are perforated 10
2
: characterized by perforation
a perforated ulcer
Examples of perforated in a Sentence
a pad with perforated sheets of paper
Recent Examples on the Web
Located across a side street and soon to be connected via an underground tunnel, the high-rise Pietro building, with its black, perforated and pleated metal sheet shell, is a sharp contrast to the long rectangular Lina structure.
—
Lise Alves, ARTnews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Water-resistant to 100 meters, the Top Time B31 watches are sold with either a three-row stainless-steel bracelet or a perforated leather strap with contrasting stitching, inspired by classic racing gloves.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The 38 mm watch pairs with either a perforated leather strap with contrasting stitching or a three-row stainless-steel bracelet with an asymmetrical center link.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2025
To help, the brand uses a memory foam and perforated latex insole for a combination of comfort and breathability underfoot.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perforated
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Lise Alves, ARTnews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Water-resistant to 100 meters, the Top Time B31 watches are sold with either a three-row stainless-steel bracelet or a perforated leather strap with contrasting stitching, inspired by classic racing gloves.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The 38 mm watch pairs with either a perforated leather strap with contrasting stitching or a three-row stainless-steel bracelet with an asymmetrical center link.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2025
To help, the brand uses a memory foam and perforated latex insole for a combination of comfort and breathability underfoot.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perforated
Cite this Entry
“Perforated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perforated. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
perforated
adjective
per·fo·rat·ed
-fə-ˌrāt-əd
: having a hole or series of holes : characterized by perforation
a perforated eardrum
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share