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 mask has two sides—one that’s warm and fuzzy, and the other made of cooling jersey that can feel nice across the forehead if your loved one deals with headaches. —Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024

Sure, there was a bit of oil on my forehead by the end of the day. —Jessica Fields, Essence, 3 Dec. 2024

Cecil, 60, can be seen knocking his head against the player’s helmet several times and later is shown standing near players with a trickle of blood running down his forehead. —Toria Sheffield, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024

With a gash on his forehead and a swollen black eye, John Berardi’s view of Baltimore City will never be the same. —Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024

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