forehead

noun

fore·​head ˈfȯr-ˌhed  ˈfär-əd  ˈfȯr-əd 

 also  ˈfȯr-ˌed

1

: the part of the face above the eyes

2

: the front or forepart of something

flames in the forehead of the morning sky

—John Milton

Synonyms

• facade
• façade
• face
• forepart
• front

Examples of forehead in a Sentence

the forehead of the ancient temple features a frieze of dramatically posed figures

Recent Examples on the Web

Here are the most common: To treat melasma, the dark spots that may appear on the skin of the upper lip, cheeks, and forehead during pregnancy or due to other hormonal issues. —Ana Morales, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025

The 62-year-old man suffered a gash to his forehead, police said. —Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025

Grab a beer, chug said beer, then smash the can on your forehead. —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 Jan. 2025

Her hair was parted in the center and pulled back in a low knot, with her curtain bangs curling up on either side of her forehead for an undone softness. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing forehead

• forehead thermometer

Kids Definition

forehead

noun

fore·​head ˈfär-əd  ˈfȯr- 

ˈfō(ə)r-ˌhed,

ˈfȯ(ə)r-

: the part of the face above the eyes

Medical Definition

forehead

noun

fore·​head ˈfȯr-əd  ˈfär-; ˈfō(ə)r-ˌhed  ˈfȯ(ə)r- 

: the part of the face above the eyes

called also brow, frons