Oral
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɔː.ɹəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Oral is an adjective meaning (relational) Relating to the mouth.
Meaning
(relational) Relating to the mouth.
More Meanings
- (relational) Spoken rather than written.
- (countable) A spoken test or examination, particularly in a language class.
- (countable, usually in the plural) A physical examination of the mouth.
- (uncountable, informal) Ellipsis of oral sex.
- (bodybuilding, countable) Ellipsis of oral steroid.
Example Sentences
oral hygiene
an oral French exam
an oral presentation
We've got our Spanish oral tomorrow.
Word Forms
- orals
Synonyms for oral
Depending on context, synonyms include mouthly, spoken, verbal, buccal.
Antonyms for oral
Common opposites include written, aboral, anal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cheek, buccal, spoken, mouth, dental, actinal.
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