punch hole noun3 •A small, round section placed near the top of the screen of some smartphones, housing the front-facing camera while maximizing screen space. •A small, round hole created in the shoe, typically on the vamp or quarter, used for decorative purposes or to enhance ventilation. •A marker on a frame of film, originally a hole literally punched through the film, signalling to the projectionist that the reel is due to be changed. formspunch holes · punch-holes