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airhole Synonyms
Another word for airhole
Choosing another word for airhole depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A small opening, aperture, or passage made to allow air to enter or escape.
Usage Example
"The children poked several airholes into the lid of the jar so the caterpillar could breathe."
Strongest
air vent
vent
Strong
breathing hole
Weak
spiracle
• noun (Context 2)
An unfrozen opening in the surface ice of a body of water, often maintained by aquatic mammals such as seals to breathe.
Usage Example
"The seal surfaced at the breathing hole in the sea ice to take a deep breath before diving again."
Strongest
breathing hole
Strong
blowhole
• noun (Context 3)
A cavity or bubble created by trapped gas within solidified metal, glass, or a casting.
Usage Example
"The inspector rejected the iron casting after discovering an internal blowhole that weakened the structure."
Strongest
blowhole
Strong
air pocket
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Airhole. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/airhole