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

The toss game with sandbags and perforated target boards is easy to set up and play. — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026

Hers is black, perforated leather but this bag comes in no shortage of different color leather and textures. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026

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, 29 Apr. 2026

The perforated 3-D foam back panel lets air flow between your body and the bag while creating a cushioned barrier. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2026

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