Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pore
noun
/pɔːr/
Definition
A small opening in the skin or a surface.
Examples
- The skin has millions of pores that help regulate body temperature.
- She noticed a small pore on the surface of the fruit.
- The scientist observed how water passed through the tiny pores in the rock.
Meaning
Pores are tiny openings that allow substances like sweat, oil, or air to pass through skin or other materials.
Synonyms
- opening
- orifice
- aperture
