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
  • Instead, the mock-up shows a leather toe cap and a perforated heel.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 7 June 2025
  • Both are made with a plushy foam footbed, and a perforated leather upper.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2022
  • The toss game with sandbags and perforated target boards is easy to set up and play.
    — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
  • In an extreme case, the pressure could lead to a perforated eardrum.
    — Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 18 Aug. 2018
  • It’s made of brass and features three adjustable lights with perforated brass shades wrapped around each bulb.
    — Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • Some groups come from the coast, bringing with them an abundance of perforated sea shells which adorn their necks and clothing.
    — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 5 June 2025
  • 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
  • Peppers can be placed straight in your fridge, but whole peppers usually last longer when stored in a perforated bag.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2024
  • 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 perforated plastic ball has been hit and thrown since 1953.
    — CBS News, 12 Sep. 2017
  • Hers is black, perforated leather but this bag comes in no shortage of different color leather and textures.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Hers is black, perforated leather but this bag comes in no shortage of different color leather and textures.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
  • 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
  • Its perforated design is cute but also breathable for warmer weather trips.
    — Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
  • This pair has great arch support and is breathable due to its perforated design, perfect for roaming through a new city on a hot day.
    — Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Most children younger than 8 years old who went to the ER suffered from a perforated eardrum.
    — Ashley May, USA TODAY, 9 May 2017
  • In the case of the seats, the quilting coexisted with perforated and smooth leather panels.
    — Al Haas, Philly.com, 15 Sep. 2017
  • Embossed headrests add bling and the steering wheel is wrapped in perforated leather, providing the feel of sports car grip.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
  • 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
  • Store them in a cool, dry place in perlite, in an open or perforated plastic bag, and check monthly to remove any that are going soft.
    — Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2019
  • Add the ground coffee to the brewing container and secure the perforated lid.
    — Tim Carman, sacbee.com, 16 May 2017
  • 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
  • This colander comes with the classic rubber grips Oxo is known for, as well as a perforated design to improve drainage speeds.
    — Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 23 June 2023
  • Pritchard and Bell created a makeshift game on the badminton court with ping-pong paddles and a perforated plastic ball.
    — Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Like the Midi Perf, this shoe has an easy slip-on silhouette and perforated upper.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2024
  • The perforated brogue detailing gave the set extra flair, while not one, but two metal buckles embellished the set.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025

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