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

The defining hairstyle consisted of swoops or curls gelled to the forehead. —Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 6 May 2025

Then, Diana Ross showed in a cascading white gown that still couldn’t overshadow her beauty: pinkish-purple lips, which matched her eyeshadow and blush, brushed jet black curls, and a crystal at the center of her forehead. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 May 2025

First, spend a couple minutes gently tapping around the forehead, eyes and sinus area using the pads of your fingertips. —Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025

Why does Mike Gordon/George’s forehead look like that? —Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 May 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