How to Use perforated in a Sentence

perforated

adjective
  • The bench is also of perforated leather but with no seat heaters.
    Mark Maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, 16 June 2017
  • To avoid spilling noodles into the sink, empty out the water through the perforated holes in the lid.
    Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Both are made with a plushy foam footbed, and a perforated leather upper.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2022
  • The perforated plastic ball has been hit and thrown since 1953.
    CBS News, 12 Sep. 2017
  • The perforated leather strap and ceramic bezel make this watch very light and durable for its 43 mm size.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 1 Mar. 2023
  • In an extreme case, the pressure could lead to a perforated eardrum.
    Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 18 Aug. 2018
  • Most children younger than 8 years old who went to the ER suffered from a perforated eardrum.
    Ashley May, USA TODAY, 9 May 2017
  • The perforated stainless steel handles are very light and thin, yet the knife edges feel sturdy and sharp.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2023
  • These ovens are equipped to fit a 9 x 13 casserole dish, a baking sheet, two perforated pans and a broiling pan all at the same time.
    Time, 13 Aug. 2021
  • Treat yourself or your tween to these cute perforated suede booties from LifeStride.
    Dorian Smith-Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Done in all white, the bar features perforated metal front and side panels, along with a foot rail.
    Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 15 Feb. 2023
  • The perforated chair backs also help the chairs dry quickly.
    Liv Birdsall, USA TODAY, 7 July 2021
  • One, the Tye, is a simple perforated leather lace-up; the Sammy is a lightweight knit slip-on with foam inside.
    Fortune, 28 July 2017
  • In the case of the seats, the quilting coexisted with perforated and smooth leather panels.
    Al Haas, Philly.com, 15 Sep. 2017
  • Topping off the whole vintage look is a perforated brown leather band.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 27 July 2023
  • Or how about this lantern-style pick made of iron with a matte black finish and perforated design.
    Grace Smith, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2023
  • Condiment shakers on all the tables were filled with large round chili peppers that could not fit through the perforated lid.
    Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024
  • The house is built on a gridded layout, with a series of airy courtyards that are boxed in by perforated panels and green walls.
    Liz Stinson, Curbed, 21 Aug. 2018
  • When heated, use a wooden or perforated peel to transfer the pizza to the baking steel or stone on the upper rack.
    Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 3 June 2020
  • Add the ground coffee to the brewing container and secure the perforated lid.
    Tim Carman, sacbee.com, 16 May 2017
  • With a perforated, micro-fiber design, these gloves stay breathable so your hands won’t feel hot and sweaty.
    Lindsay Tigar, CNN Underscored, 25 Mar. 2021
  • If brown isn't your color, opt for this sleek, black, perforated leather tote instead.
    Lydia Wang, Women's Health, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Kuma fingered a loose, perforated canopy strung up by one of his students and discussed it briefly with him.
    Nikil Saval, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2018
  • The mattress’s perforated breathable foam, called AirScape, reduces heat by moving hot air away from the body.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 11 Feb. 2024
  • The perforated upper keeps your feet cool on humid days.
    Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 27 May 2022
  • There is sometimes a perforated metal lid, also designed to protect the flame from the wind.
    Tribune News Service, al, 24 July 2022
  • Wiffle ball: The perforated plastic ball has been around since 1953.
    Meghan Finnerty, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2017
  • The perforated upper, padded ankle and tongue, and pretty much the entire sole provide the feel of a top-end running sneaker.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 5 Sep. 2023
  • The lace-up sneakers feature a metallic gold star detail on the side, and the perforated leather adds breathability.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2024
  • The mix of perforated leather and textile panels on the upper gives your feet optimal breathability and the shoes a stylish contrast.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2024

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