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

Black perforated leather is used for the GPS’ base and tongue, and the holes are ditched for more black leather at the toe tip, heel counter and eyestay. —Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026

An autopsy by the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office revealed the victim suffered a perforated lung, stomach, diaphragm and small intestine. —Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026

Unique history aside, the sneakers are made from high-quality, perforated leather and have a double-stitched toe that instantly draws the eye. —Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026

Using a Steamer Basket A steamer basket is essentially a perforated barrier that keeps the food elevated above boiling water, allowing hot steam to circulate and cook the food evenly. —Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 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