1. spoken rather than written
2. relating to the mouth
Usage: medical
3. taken by mouth
Usage: medical

1. a spoken examination
Usage: informal

Examples

• The professor gave an oral presentation to the class.
• She prefers oral communication over email.
• The dentist examined her oral health during the checkup.
• Take this oral medication twice daily with food.
• He was nervous about his oral exam in French.
• The oral tradition passed down stories through generations.
• Good oral hygiene prevents tooth decay.
• Students must pass both written and oral components of the test.