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oral

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɔːrəl/

oral means: Using speech rather than writing.

adjective

SPOKENB2

Using speech rather than writing.

  • We have an oral test tomorrow.
  • She gave an oral presentation about her trip.
  • These stories survive through oral tradition.

Similar words: spoken, verbal

Opposites: written

Common phrases: oral exam, oral history, oral presentation, oral agreement

MOUTHB2

Connected with the mouth, including activities that use it.

  • Good oral hygiene protects your teeth.
  • The nurse checked for oral infections.
  • They discussed the risks of oral sex.

Similar words: mouthly

Common phrases: oral hygiene, oral sex, oral care, oral cavity

TAKEN BY MOUTHB2

Taken through the mouth and swallowed, especially medicine.

  • The doctor prescribed oral antibiotics.
  • This medicine comes in an oral form.
  • Oral treatment was easier than daily injections.

Common phrases: oral medication, oral dose, oral antibiotics, oral treatment

noun

SPOKEN EXAMB2

A test in which you answer questions by speaking.

  • My French oral is tomorrow.
  • She passed her oral with high marks.
  • The orals will take place in the language classroom.

Similar words: oral exam, spoken test

Common phrases: French oral, Spanish oral, pass an oral, final oral

Questions about oral

What does oral mean?

Using speech rather than writing.

What is oral in other languages?

Türkçe: sözlü · Español: oral · Français: oral · Deutsch: mündlich · Italiano: orale · 日本語: 口頭の

How do you pronounce oral?

It is pronounced /ˈɔːrəl/.

How do you use oral in a sentence?

We have an oral test tomorrow. She gave an oral presentation about her trip.

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