aperture

noun

ˈa-pər-ˌchu̇r How to pronounce aperture (audio)
Definition of aperturenext
as in hole
a place in a surface allowing passage into or through a thing you can adjust the aperture on this camera's lens by pushing this button

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Recent Examples of aperture About one year into its mission and far from Earth, in October 2024, the Psyche spacecraft linked up communications with the 5-meter aperture Hale Telescope at Caltech’s Palomar Observatory in San Diego County. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026 The only structural change has been the addition of three pyramidlike apertures to light the studio/living room. — Constance W. Glenn, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026 The company wanted to sharpen its dealmaking skills and start widening its aperture beyond the early bets where Lilly liked to focus. — Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 3 June 2026 Smaller aperture versions are available at 4, 5 and 6 inches with graduating costs. — Paul Brett, Space.com, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for aperture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperture
  1. hole
  2. opening
  3. orifice
  4. crevice
  5. slit
Noun
  • Mozeliak said the Angels should not consider a trade proposal in isolation, without considering how to flex their major-market muscles to fill whatever hole a trade might create.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The difference between these two measurements gives the exciton binding energy, a key quantity that determines how strongly the electron and hole remain bound together.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
Definition of hole
Noun
  • In their opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Jesse Marsch’s side repeatedly played the ball short but kept several players in the box to draw the Bosnian defence out and find an open man.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Vets were also treated to a block party after the opening with food and Phillies swag.
    — Dan Snyder, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of opening
Noun
  • The experts say New World screwworms are different, as females tend to lay eggs in wounds or body orifices, such as the ears or nose.
    — Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • While these cases highlight the risks of wounds and vulnerabilities, many others show that the flies will happily infest in normal orifices, such as the ears and nose.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Definition of orifice
Noun
  • Use soap and water to wipe down surfaces and thoroughly vacuum any cracks and crevices.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
  • The gel doesn’t feel sticky to the touch, won’t leave behind residue, and can also be used to clean other surfaces with tight crevices like keyboards.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of crevice
Noun
  • His mother, who spent time in jail and rehab due to drug addiction, testified Colt repeatedly damaged their home, broke TVs and cut slits into furniture.
    — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The French label also brought back the 2010’s black jean with double knee slits.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Definition of slit

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“Aperture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperture. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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