perforated

[pur-fuh-rey-tid]

adjective

1. pierced with a hole or holes.

   Punch out along the perforated line.

2. Philately.,  (of a number of stamps joined together) having rows of closely spaced perforations dividing each stamp from the others.

3. marked by or having perforation.

   a perforated ulcer.

perforated

/ ˈpɜːfəˌreɪtɪd /

adjective

1. pierced with one or more holes

2. perf. (esp of stamps) having perforations

Other Word Forms

• multiperforated adjective
• nonperforated adjective
• postperforated adjective
• unperforated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of perforated¹

First recorded in 1480–90; perforate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

She had been trying to escape her relationship with Charron, who had perforated her eardrum in an earlier attack, and she had taken out a restraining order against him.

From Los Angeles Times

I started doing research into really nerdy stuff, and the perforated walls you see in the dark corridors are shipping pallets.”

From Salon

With interior chambers lined with perforated metal walls, the contraption somewhat resembles a fast-food restaurant’s deep fryer.

From Los Angeles Times

Appendicitis, especially with a perforated appendix, is dangerous and can lead to complications including septicemia and peritonitis, the Cleveland Clinic says.

From Los Angeles Times

Pickleball is similar to tennis except the court is smaller, the ball is plastic and perforated and the paddles are not as big as tennis rackets.

From Los Angeles Times