Synonyms of perforations

perforations

noun

plural of perforation

1

as in punctures

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

• punctures
• punches
• slits
• tears
• pinholes
• grooves
• pricks
• cuts
• pinpricks
• stabs
• hollows
• incisions
• ruptures
• lacerations
• breaks
• slashes
• gouges
• notches
• gashes
• rents
• rips

2

as in apertures

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

poked the button through a perforation in the fabric

Synonyms & Similar Words

• apertures
• holes
• openings
• crevices
• orifices
• slits
• spaces
• cracks
• fissures
• slots
• tears
• vents
• ruptures
• gashes
• clefts
• punches
• pores
• loopholes
• punctures
• slashes
• rifts
• outlets
• notches
• inlets
• splits
• pinholes
• cuts
• entrances
• crannies
• rents
• mouths
• breaches
• intakes
• chinks
• exits
• potholes
• breaks
• buttonholes
• pinpricks
• keyholes
• airholes
• wormholes
• peepholes
• knotholes
• armholes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• seals
• patches
• fillers
• plugs
• fillings
• barriers
• obstacles
• obstructions
• stoppers
• fills
• blockages

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of perforations

Michelle Buzz of the American alternative pop duo Haute & Freddy brought a Victorian shoe look to the stage with a calf-height white boot featuring a lace-up shaft, sculptural block heel and perforations. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Specifically, the cabinets, in the form of tiny, decorative perforations. — Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026

These sneakers caught my eye, thanks to the pretty perforations. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

The soft leather upper features a grid of square perforations that balance breathability with style, revamping your shoe lineup with ease. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

Traditionally, film has four perforations and runs vertically through a projector. — Zuri Primos july 18, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Most models come with a carrying case that’s designed to protect the blades and keep the whole thing dry with perforations or vents. — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026

With perforations for breathability, the Center Court Leather Sneakers are the shoe for sweltering days. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 2 July 2026

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