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

Travertine floors, open-pore woods, micro-perforated leathers, brushed metals, and loose furniture are set among a muted scheme of taupes and slates. —Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025

Pritchard and Bell created a makeshift game on the badminton court with ping-pong paddles and a perforated plastic ball. —Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025

The new centimeter-wide disks are made from two thin perforated membranes of ceramic alumina connected by tiny vertical supports. —Payal Dhar, Scientific American, 19 Aug. 2025

San Antonio’s History In Art A perforated stainless steel wall screening mechanical operations from visitors sets the Culture Park’s northern limit. —Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for perforated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated

Medical Definition

perforated

adjective

per·​fo·​rat·​ed -fə-ˌrāt-əd 

: having a hole or series of holes : characterized by perforation

a perforated eardrum