perforated

1 of 2

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

perforated

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of perforate

Examples of perforated in a Sentence

Adjective

a pad with perforated sheets of paper

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Customize the lampshade A reflective material inside the shade will help cast light back down toward the table, Groves points out, while perforated shades will turn any bulb into a twinkly light (if that’s your prerogative). — Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026

Pulsar, in collaboration with Feinmann and Noctua, designed a gaming mouse with a perforated shell that helps keep palms cool during play. — Time Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

The screen will be placed on top of the arm, which connects to a round base with perforated speaker holes. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Hilton battled sepsis and other complications after taking flu medication that caused a perforated ulcer. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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