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 Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro combines a 48MP variable-aperture camera with A20 Pro and next-gen thermals. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026 These spacecraft — which are named after a widespread genus of owl — use synthetic aperture radar (SAR) to study our planet both day and night, and in all weather conditions. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026 The devices will feature faster chips, better battery life and major camera improvements, including a mechanical aperture on at least the larger model. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 The GoPro only works with fully mechanical lenses that support manual aperture and focus control. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aperture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperture
  1. hole
  2. opening
  3. orifice
  4. crevice
  5. slit
Noun
  • Graham birdied the last two holes to earn a precious halve against 17-year-old Miles Russell.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Cash transfers, fund swaps, delayed pension contributions and one-time revenues can make the budget look balanced while the ACFR still shows a hole.
    — Sheila Weinberg, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of hole
Noun
  • Beebe added 14 carries for 33 yards and returned the opening kickoff 67 yards to set up Indiana's first score.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Faria was down a break and scrambling to survive, having snatched the opening set by getting past Alcaraz’s defenses.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of opening
Noun
  • The flies lay hundreds of eggs in the wounds, inflamed tissue, mucous membranes, and orifices of warm-blooded creatures.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The unlucky nobleman Tullus was bitten by a fierce haemorrhois, causing blood to pour from his eyes, nose, ears, mouth, and other orifices and outlets.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Definition of orifice
Noun
  • There’s a dust brush to gather hair, pet fur, and dust from upholstery, a crevice tool to reach between couch cushions, and a wide, flat brush to give your sofa an even better once-over.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In the clip, McGraw’s cowboy boot appears to get caught in a crevice onstage, sending him to the ground.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of crevice
Noun
  • The campaign showcases Diesel’s creased denim treated with resin, 3-D denim, trompe l’oeil cable knit denim and the new regular-fit D-Heel jean, which has hidden vertical slits near the ankle, perfect for slipping through a stiletto heel.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The actress went strapless in a corseted leopard print Givenchy dress complete with a giant bow and a sultry thigh-high slit.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of slit

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“Aperture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperture. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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