orifice

noun
UK: /ˈɒrɪfɪs/
US: /ˈɔːrɪfɪs/

  1. An opening or hole, especially one in a bodily structure.

    1. The small orifice allowed air to escape.
    2. The surgeon carefully examined the orifice to determine the extent of the damage.

  2. Any opening or aperture, especially one that allows passage into or out of a structure or container.

    1. The gas escaped through a tiny orifice.
    2. Dust particles can clog the orifice of the fuel injector, reducing engine efficiency.

Synonyms

opening aperture hole vent gap pore outlet inlet

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "orifice" in English means: An opening or hole, especially one in a bodily structure., Any opening or aperture, especially one that allows passage into or out of a structure or container..

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

Synonyms for "orifice": opening, aperture, hole, vent, gap, pore, outlet, inlet.

Example usage of "orifice": "The small orifice allowed air to escape. ". More examples on the page.