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

The slim body and tapered toe of its Belgian loafer, fittingly named Jacques, is now available in perforated leather ($401), allowing plenty of air in and heat out while retaining enough structure to be worn in the evening. —Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025

Word spread, and more of Ms. Chalk’s neighbors agreed to have rain barrels installed to catch runoff from roofs, and french drains, which are underground perforated pipes topped with gravel that filter and redirect heavy rain. —Cara Buckley, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025

Milling disk: As food is pressed by the grinding plate, it’s forced through perforated holes in the milling disk. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025

While the original Shanghai plaster has been maintained on the exterior of the main structures, the new sections feature a perforated aluminum art façade, with panels that act as a skin for the building providing shade and cooling to the inner sections. —Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

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