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
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Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
With its elegant, womanly heel curving into a narrow point and its sensible perforated top designed to resemble a man's oxford dress shoe, the oxford pump is the shoe of a woman who stands between two worlds.
—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
The perforated 3-D foam back panel lets air flow between your body and the bag while creating a cushioned barrier.
—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2026
These long tubes—made of perforated or porous plastic or rubber with hose fittings at one or both ends—deliver water slowly.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for perforated
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“Perforated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perforated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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perforated
adjective
per·fo·rat·ed
-fə-ˌrāt-əd
: having a hole or series of holes : characterized by perforation
a perforated eardrum
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