Synonyms of perforation

perforation

noun

ˌpər-fə-ˈrā-shən 

1

as in puncture

a mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument

during the lesson the boy absentmindedly made perforations in his paper with his pencil

Synonyms & Similar Words

• puncture
• punch
• slit
• tear
• prick
• pinhole
• stab
• cut
• groove
• pinprick
• rupture
• incision
• gouge
• break
• hollow
• laceration
• gash
• slash
• rent
• rip
• notch

2

as in aperture

a place in a surface allowing passage into or through a thing

poked the button through a perforation in the fabric

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aperture
• hole
• opening
• orifice
• crevice
• slit
• fissure
• crack
• rupture
• space
• tear
• slot
• puncture
• gash
• cleft
• breach
• rift
• split
• slash
• punch
• vent
• loophole
• entrance
• pore
• outlet
• inlet
• intake
• cut
• exit
• mouth
• rent
• notch
• pinhole
• keyhole
• break
• chink
• buttonhole
• cranny
• pinprick
• wormhole
• knothole
• pothole
• peephole
• airhole
• armhole

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• seal
• filling
• patch
• filler
• fill
• plug
• barrier
• obstruction
• stopper
• obstacle
• blockage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of perforation

The perforations allow the wood to both absorb and balance sound, helping to reduce noise across any space. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Other model-specific touches include dark chrome details, mood lighting, and a unique perforation pattern on the seat inserts and door panels. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026

The pants have perforations behind the knees, allowing air to pass through. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026

The reception area and the lower portion of the gathering room sport a gypsum board ceiling with a grid of tiny perforations that gives texture to the surface while improving the acoustics. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2026