oral

adjective
UK: /ˈɔːrəl/
US: /ˈɔːrəl/

  1. Spoken rather than written.

    1. I have an oral exam today, so wish me luck.
    2. The company relies heavily on oral agreements, which can sometimes lead to misunderstandings.

  2. Relating to the mouth.

    1. Good oral hygiene is very important to avoid problems.
    2. Some medications are administered orally, directly into the patient's mouth.

Synonyms

spoken vocal verbal
oral noun

  1. An examination conducted by speaking rather than writing.

    1. I have an oral tomorrow.
    2. She aced her oral, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the material.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "oral" in English means: Spoken rather than written., Relating to the mouth..

The phonetic transcription of "oral" is /ˈɔːrəl/ in British English and /ˈɔːrəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "oral": spoken, vocal, verbal.

Example usage of "oral": "I have an oral exam today, so wish me luck.". More examples on the page.