Oral

noun

/ˈɒɹəl/

Word Frequency: 32.6

Definitions

1.nounA spoken test or examination, particularly in a language class.

"We've got our Spanish oral tomorrow."

2.nounA physical examination of the mouth.

3.nounOral sex.

"I gave my boyfriend oral for the first time on his birthday."

4.adjectiveRelating to the mouth.

"oral hygiene"

5.adjectiveSpoken rather than written.

"an oral French exam"

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