ORIFICE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

orifice

noun

ˈȯr-ə-fəs

Definition of orifice

as in aperture

a place in a surface allowing passage into or through a thing the mouth is a bodily orifice

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Recent Examples of orifice Especially if the players in front of Oettinger insist on having the game shoved down every orifice of their body. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2026 The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a parasitic fly that lays eggs in the open wounds and orifices of live animals, including humans. — Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 After four seasons of love sausages, exploding body parts, and supes climbing into other people's orifices, this is set to be the finale of all finales. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026 Bell then take a straw of his own, sticks it into Peck's mouth, and begins sipping liquid from his pal's oral orifice. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for orifice

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The new smartphone may also include a variable camera aperture, providing greater control over depth of field; longer battery life and a thicker overall design.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 July 2026
Detection Is Not Clearance Broswarm's X-SAR system combines airborne synthetic-aperture radar, drone navigation and software intended to reconstruct subsurface objects.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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Jerry Kelly birdied the 72nd hole Sunday (despite hitting the ball in a greenside bunker) to account for a 2-shot margin of victory over Gogel, Darren Fichardt and Cameon Perry.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Getty Images The Toronto Blue Jays suddenly have another hole to fill in the outfield, and with the trade deadline fast approaching, the front office is exploring every possible avenue to reinforce its roster.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

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