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

Exactly 301 days ago, McIlroy, with his hat pushed atop his forehead and his hands on his hips, watched a television mounted to the wall of a USGA scoring tent. —Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025

But after the Real Housewives of New York City alum uploaded the picture, some fans and followers suggested the photo had been digitally edited, from her forehead and cheeks to her nose. —Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025

If your forehead is wider, celebrity makeup artist Chelsea Roach suggests the sides of the temples, right above the bottom of the cheekbone, and underneath the jaw. —Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2025

A little goes a very long way, so start with pea-size amounts for your cheeks and forehead, and only apply more if needed. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Apr. 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