Oral Definition & Meaning
oral
- adjective
- using speech rather than writing; "an oral tradition"; "an oral agreement"
- of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth; "oral hygiene"; "an oral thermometer"; "an oral vaccine"
- of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located; "the oral cavity"; "the oral mucous membrane"; "the oral surface of a starfish"
- a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth; fixation at this stage is said to result in dependence, selfishness, and aggression
- noun
- an examination conducted by spoken communication
"Oral" in song lyrics
See how oral is used in real songs:
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"We must increase the profit if the trick wants to get oral"
Sir Mix-a-Lot f/ E-Dog — You Can't Slip -
"aboral and oral"
AOL — AOL -
"air embolism from oral"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with oral
Usage tips for "oral"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does oral mean?
- using speech rather than writing; "an oral tradition"; "an oral agreement" of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth; "oral hygiene"; "an oral thermometer"; "an oral vaccine" of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located; "the oral cavity"; "the oral mucous membrane"; "the oral surface of a starfish" a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth
- What part of speech is oral?
- Oral is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does oral have?
- Oral has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).