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

These long tubes—made of perforated or porous plastic or rubber with hose fittings at one or both ends—deliver water slowly. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 5 July 2025

The overall feeling is quite chic and allowed the leather piecework, a combination of smooth and perforated, to really stand out. —Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

Instead, the mock-up shows a leather toe cap and a perforated heel. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 7 June 2025

Some groups come from the coast, bringing with them an abundance of perforated sea shells which adorn their necks and clothing. —The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 5 June 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