Aperture

Pronunciation: /ˈæpərtʃər/

Aperture (noun)

  1. A small opening or hole that lets light or air pass through.
  2. The size of the opening in a camera lens that controls how much light enters.

Examples

  • The aperture in the wall allowed light to enter the room.
  • The photographer adjusted the aperture to capture more light.

Common collocations: small aperture, large aperture, wide aperture, narrow aperture

Synonyms of Aperture

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Aperture

  • — The opposite of an opening, indicating something is closed.
  • — Indicates something that prevents passage through an opening.